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

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Jul 5, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether a combination of special exercises and biofeedback can help children who have "swimmer’s shoulder," a common shoulder pain seen in young competitive swimmers. The exercises focus on strengthening and stabilizing the shoulder blade area to reduce pain and improve shoulder function. Biofeedback is a technique that helps people become more aware of how their muscles are working, so they can learn to control them better during movement.

The study is for boys and girls aged 9 to 13 who swim butterfly or backstroke styles competitively for at least 4 hours a week and currently have shoulder pain. Participants will not be allowed to swim during the study to help focus on the treatment. Children who do other sports involving overhead arm movements, have skin problems, previous arm injuries or surgeries, certain nerve or spine conditions, or who are competing in swimming events during the study won’t be eligible. This trial is not yet recruiting, but if eligible, participants can expect supervised exercise sessions combined with biofeedback to see if this approach helps relieve their shoulder pain.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Both sexes form 9-13 years old and active in competitive swimming clubs
• • Swimming styles will be selected are butterfly and backstroke styles and the swimmers undergone an average minimum of 4 hours of swimming per week.
• • All pediatric swimmers have shoulder pain.
• • All of them are not allowed to practice swimming during study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pediatric swimmers who practice any sport related to overhead activities.
• • Swimmers who had dermatological problems.
• • Past history of upper limb fractures or surgeries.
• • Swimmers who had any neurological condition (like winging scapula due to nerve damage).
• • Swimmers who had dorsal scoliosis (s or c shaped).
• • Swimmers who integrate in swimming competitions at the same time of study.