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Effects of Motor Control Retraining and Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Females With Scapular Dyskinesia.

Sponsor: Riphah International University • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07576426

Registry updated: 2026-09-24

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Description

To evaluate the combined effects of motor control retraining and scapular stabilization exercises on pain reduction, muscle strength improvement, and functional enhancement in breastfeeding females diagnosed with scapular dyskinesia, and to determine the effectiveness of this combined approach in addressing their musculoskeletal impairments.

Interventions

motor control retraining (Other)
the motor control retraining protocol will be performed three times per week, with each session lasting approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The intensity remains low. Th type of activity consists of targeted motor control exercises focusing on the scapula and shoulder girdle. Over a period of eight weeks, participants will complete about 24 sessions in total
scapular stabilization exercises (Other)
Frequency refers to performing the exercises 3 times per week, Intensity involves using low to moderate resistance (resistance bands or light weights), adjusted as the patient's strength improves, Time consists of 2 to 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions for each exercise, Type includes specific movements targeting the scapular stabilizers, such as wall slides, scapular retractions, serratus punches, prone Y and T exercises, and dynamic hugs.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently breastfeeding (minimum 3 months postpartum) * Diagnosed with scapular dyskinesia (clinical tests such as the scapular dyskinesis test) * Complaints of shoulder or upper back pain during or after breastfeeding Exclusion Criteria: * History of shoulder surgery or recent trauma to the shoulder or spine * Neurological disorders affecting upper limb function (cervical radiculopathy). * Musculoskeletal conditions unrelated to scapular dyskinesia (rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder) * Participation in any shoulder rehabilitation program in the past 3 months. * Contraindications to exercise (severe cardiopulmonary conditions or acute infections).

Conditions

Scapular Dyskinesis

Locations

Gangaram Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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