The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
NCT ID: NCT07344272
Last Updated: 2026-01-16
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2026-02-01
2026-03-15
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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PNF can target the underlying impairment of scapular dysfunction by activating the muscle synergies required for scapulothoracic stability more powerfully and coordinately through resisted diagonal movements.
Therefore, the implementation and testing of PNF protocols are of critical importance, as this method can enhance functional strength and coordination, contributing to better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life in individuals with scapular winging.
Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of PNF on shoulder girdle function and quality of life in individuals with scapular winging.
In this study, designed as a randomized controlled trial, one group will receive PNF in scapular diagonals for approximately 20-30 minutes, three days a week, for a total of five weeks, to ensure scapular positioning and increase the tone of the surrounding muscles.
The control group will receive no intervention during this period.
Before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the study, participants in both groups will be evaluated using the Scapular Isometric Pinch Test for scapular muscle endurance; the Lateral Scapular Slide Test for scapular position; the Rounded Shoulder Posture Assessment for shoulder posture; the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire for upper extremity functional level; and the Short Form-36 for quality of life.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Group
The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Group will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for a duration of 5 weeks, scheduled three times per week, with a session length of approximately 20-30 minutes.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Group will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for a duration of 5 weeks, scheduled three times per week, with a session length of approximately 20-30 minutes.
Control Group
The Control Group will receive no intervention.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Group will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for a duration of 5 weeks, scheduled three times per week, with a session length of approximately 20-30 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Presenting with bilateral scapular winging (Scapular winging will be evaluated by measuring the distance between the inferior angle of the scapula and the thoracic wall using a scapulometer; a distance of ≥2 cm is considered as winging).
Exclusion Criteria
* Having undergone shoulder surgery within the last 12 months or having an acute shoulder injury (e.g., rotator cuff tear, dislocation, labral pathology, etc.).
* Presence of scapulothoracic bursitis, fractures, tumors, or structural deformities in the scapular/thoracic region.
* Having received regular scapular or shoulder rehabilitation within the last 6 months.
20 Years
40 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Celal Bayar University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Erhan Seçer
Lecturer, PT., PhD.
Other Identifiers
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CBU-FTR-ES-O7
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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