Blackburn Exercises in Type-1 Scapular Dyskinesia

"Experimental group will include Blackburn exercises and hot pack for 10 minutes prior to the application of exercises; 3 sessions/week for a total of 4 weeks. Measurement will be taken at base level and after the last session, i.e. bilateral difference in lateral scapular slide test, serratus anterior and lower trapezius muscle strength, static measurements of scapula ROM, and pain and disability.~These exercises will include prone horizontal abduction neutral and with full external rotation, prone horizontal scaption neutral and with full external rotation, prone horizontal external rotation, prone horizontal extension. All these exercises will be performed 3x15 repetitions with 30 seconds rest interval between each set."

"Control group will include conventional physical therapy and hot pack for 10 minutes prior to the application of exercises; 3 sessions/week for a total of 4 weeks. Measurement will be taken at base level and after the last session, i.e. bilateral difference in lateral scapular slide test, serratus anterior and lower trapezius muscle strength, static measurements of scapula ROM, and pain and disability.~These exercises will include push-ups on a stable surface, upward rotation shrugs and resisted scapular retraction. All these exercises will be performed 3x15 repetitions with 30 seconds rest interval between each set."