The Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Traditional Archery Athletes

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-05-01

Study Completion Date

2025-07-31

Brief Summary

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This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week scapular stabilization exercise program on shooting accuracy and upper extremity performance in athletes engaged in traditional archery. Thirty licensed archers aged between 15 and 35, with at least 2 years of experience, will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive scapular stabilization exercises in addition to their regular training, while the control group will continue their usual training routine. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations will assess upper extremity strength, stability, proprioception, and shooting performance.

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Detailed Description

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This study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the effectiveness of scapular stabilization exercises on shooting performance and upper extremity functional capacity in athletes engaged in traditional archery. Traditional archery is a sport that places significant demands on shoulder girdle stability, particularly during the aiming and release phases. Improper scapular positioning and muscular imbalances may negatively impact accuracy and increase the risk of shoulder injuries over time.

Participants will be stratified by age and gender and randomly allocated into two groups: an intervention group performing a standardized scapular stabilization program in addition to regular training, and a control group continuing with regular training alone. The exercise program targets key scapular stabilizers, including the serratus anterior and lower trapezius, with the goal of improving scapular alignment, motor control, and muscular endurance. Exercise progression will be tailored to individual response and load tolerance.

Assessments will include validated performance and functional tests to evaluate changes in upper extremity strength, endurance, proprioception, and shooting accuracy. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted by blinded evaluators to minimize measurement bias. The study protocol has been designed to ensure methodological rigor, with strict adherence to randomization, blinding, and standardized testing procedures.

This research aims to fill a gap in the literature concerning shoulder health and performance in traditional archery athletes and may provide valuable guidance for clinicians and coaches involved in the training and rehabilitation of overhead sport athletes.

Conditions

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Athletes Exercise Archery

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This study utilizes a parallel assignment interventional model in which participants are randomly allocated into two distinct groups: an intervention group receiving scapular stabilization exercises and a control group continuing with standard archery training. Each participant remains in their assigned group throughout the 8-week intervention period.

The intervention will be supervised by a physiotherapist aware of group allocation, while pre- and post-intervention measurements will be conducted by evaluators who remain blinded throughout the study. The model is designed to ensure comparability between groups and to assess the specific contribution of scapular stabilization exercises on the targeted outcomes.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program

Frequency: 3 times/week for 8 weeks

Duration: \~40 minutes per session

Exercises: Scapular retraction, push-up with plus, scapular depression with resistance band, dipping, forward lean on therapy ball

Load progression based on 20-rep max tests every 2 weeks

Conducted under physiotherapist supervision

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Scapular Stabilization Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Intervention Description:

The intervention consists of a structured, physiotherapist-supervised scapular stabilization exercise program developed specifically for athletes engaged in traditional archery. The program is designed to enhance scapular alignment, motor control, and dynamic stability by targeting key stabilizing muscles such as the serratus anterior and lower trapezius.

Participants in the intervention group will continue their standard traditional archery training and will additionally perform the scapular stabilization protocol three times per week for 8 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes.

The exercise regimen includes:

Scapular Retraction Exercise (prone position with arm elevation)

Push-Up Plus Exercise (with scapular protraction emphasis)

Scapular Retraction and Depression with Elastic Band Resistance

Dipping Exercise (shoulder elevation and scapular control in seated position)

Forward Lean Exercise on Therapy Ball (scapular pro

Control Group

Regular archery training without additional exercises

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Scapular Stabilization Exercise

Intervention Description:

The intervention consists of a structured, physiotherapist-supervised scapular stabilization exercise program developed specifically for athletes engaged in traditional archery. The program is designed to enhance scapular alignment, motor control, and dynamic stability by targeting key stabilizing muscles such as the serratus anterior and lower trapezius.

Participants in the intervention group will continue their standard traditional archery training and will additionally perform the scapular stabilization protocol three times per week for 8 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes.

The exercise regimen includes:

Scapular Retraction Exercise (prone position with arm elevation)

Push-Up Plus Exercise (with scapular protraction emphasis)

Scapular Retraction and Depression with Elastic Band Resistance

Dipping Exercise (shoulder elevation and scapular control in seated position)

Forward Lean Exercise on Therapy Ball (scapular pro

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 15 to 35 years

Licensed traditional archers with at least 2 years of experience

Regular participation in training programs

Willingness to participate and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* History of upper extremity orthopedic surgery in the past year

Existing musculoskeletal disorders in the upper extremity

Presence of any neurological disease

Minimum Eligible Age

15 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes