Role of Modified Robbery Exercises on Scapular Dyskinesis in Frozen Shoulder

Launched by CMH LAHORE MEDICAL COLLEGE AND INSTITUTE OF DENTISTRY · Feb 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of modified robbery exercises on people who have frozen shoulder, a condition that makes it painful and difficult to move the shoulder. The researchers want to see if these exercises can help improve shoulder movement and reduce pain in patients who also have a specific issue called scapular dyskinesis, which means the shoulder blade doesn’t move properly. The trial will take place in Lahore, Pakistan, and will measure various factors like pain levels, muscle strength, and overall well-being at the beginning of the study, and again after three and six weeks.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 35 and 55 years old, have pain in one shoulder for at least three months, and show some specific signs of limited shoulder movement. The study is open to both men and women, but there are some exclusions, such as if you have had recent shoulder surgery or certain medical conditions. If you join the trial, you'll be part of a group that will either do the modified exercises or continue with standard care, and your progress will be closely monitored throughout the study. This trial aims to find better ways to help people with frozen shoulder feel better and regain their shoulder function.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients of both genders
• • Patients of age 35 to 55 years
• • Modified Lateral Scapular Slide Test score \> 1.4 cm
• • Pain on VAS ≥4 out of 10.
• • Pain in the shoulder for at least 3 months
• • Diagnosed unilateral frozen shoulder
• • Limited Scapular upward rotation, Capsular pattern (more limited external rotation than abduction),
• • Scapular dispositioning and visible Inferior medial border prominence.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with frozen shoulders having less than 90 degrees of flexion and abduction.
• • Participants with cervical radicular pain
• • Pregnant females
• • Presence of red flags to the treatment
• • History of recent trauma to the spine or the shoulder complex.
• • History of recent shoulder surgery
• • Any neurological deficit i.e winged scapula
• • Other pathologies like cervical myelopathy and prolapsed cervical disc.
• • Known cases of neurological, radiculopathy, and inflammatory diseases.
• • Having spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis.
• • Vestibular or respiratory disorder, Auditory or cognitive impairment
• • Taking medication that may affect the balance and coordination.