Combined Effect of Biofeedback and Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Children With Swimmer's Shoulder

NANot yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 12, 2025

Primary Completion Date

October 12, 2025

Study Completion Date

October 26, 2025

Conditions
Swimmer Shoulder
Interventions
OTHER

Designed scapular stabilization using pressure biofeedback

Patients will attend 1-hour physical therapy sessions twice weekly for 6 weeks. The program will include posterior capsule mobilization, scapular stabilization using pressure biofeedback (targeting lower trapezius, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, deep cervical flexors, and scapular retractors), and strengthening exercises using therabands: external rotation, shoulder diagonals, rows, and extensions. Additional training will involve physioball scapular exercises (up/down \& side/side), prone scapular strengthening (e.g., TYI, superman), and scapular-clock drills to improve mobility, proprioception, and stability.

OTHER

Designed physical therapy program

Patients will receive cryotherapy and perform stretching exercises for the pectoralis minor and posterior capsule. Strengthening exercises using theraband will target the rotator cuff (especially external rotators) and scapular depressors/retractors. Scapular stabilization will be trained through prone exercises on a ball (T, Y, W) and on a plinth, including rowing, horizontal abduction, extension, superman, and TYI exercises. Additionally, patients will perform the scapular-clock exercise to enhance mobility, control, and proprioception.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

EL Hawar and Geziret Elward sporting clubs, Al Mansurah

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Cairo University

OTHER