How common scapular dyskinesis is among Egyptian physical therapists
Official title: PREVALENCE OF SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS AMONG PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY
Run by Cairo University · NCT07123532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test how common scapular dyskinesis is in licensed Egyptian physical therapists aged 27–40 and whether it's linked to age, sex, BMI, shoulder/neck symptoms, or scapular muscle strength.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 27 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 121 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 28, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 14, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07123532 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are licensed Egyptian physical therapy practitioners aged 27–40 with at least one year of clinical experience and no current shoulder symptoms who can attend an on-site assessment.
✕Probably not a fit
People with recent shoulder or neck injury, prior upper-body surgery, known neurological or musculoskeletal disorders, or who participate in high-load overhead or collision sports are excluded and unlikely to benefit directly from this work.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This cross-sectional observational study will enroll 121 licensed Egyptian physical therapists aged 27 to 40 and divide them into three age groups. Each participant will undergo the Scapular Dyskinesis Test (SDT) and the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST), pain will be rated with a visual analog scale, and musculoskeletal symptoms will be recorded with the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Examiners will also measure shoulder range of motion and the strength of serratus anterior and middle and lower trapezius muscles; analysis will include chi-square testing for associations. The study is scheduled for October 2024–January 2025 and has ethical approval from the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help target prevention and early-strengthening strategies to reduce shoulder problems among clinicians by identifying common risk patterns.
How similar studies have gone: Similar prevalence studies using SDT and LSST have been done in athletes and clinical cohorts, so the methods are established though data specifically in Egyptian physical therapists are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Licensed physical therapy practitioners actively working in clinical settings (Soliño et al., 2024). Age between 27 and 40 years (Jeong \& Kim, 2023). Minimum of one year of clinical experience or exposure to physical activity (Jeong \& Kim, 2023). No current shoulder pain or symptoms at the time of assessment (Soliño et al., 2024). Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Acute shoulder or neck injury within the last month (Jeong \& Kim, 2023). History of upper body orthopedic surgery (Jeong \& Kim, 2023). Known neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting shoulder mechanics (Burn et al., 2016). Participation in overhead or collision sports with high scapular loading (Burn et al., 2016). Inability to complete assessment procedures due to physical limitations (Soliño et al., 2024).
Where it's running
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Faculty of Physical Therapy
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.