Motor control retraining and scapular stabilization for breastfeeding women with scapular dyskinesia
Combine Effects of Motor Control Retraining and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Strength and Function in Breast Feeding Females With Scapular Dyskinesia.
NA · Riphah International University · NCT07576426
We will test whether a combined program of motor control retraining and scapular stabilization exercises reduces pain and improves shoulder strength and function in breastfeeding women with scapular dyskinesia.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07576426 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll 60 breastfeeding women aged 20–40 years diagnosed with scapular dyskinesia and randomize them to a combined motor control retraining plus scapular stabilization program or to standard physical therapy. The intervention is delivered three times per week for eight weeks at Gangaram Hospital in Lahore. Outcomes include pain measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, muscle strength by manual muscle testing, and function by the DASH questionnaire, with data analyzed using SPSS 25. The study aims to determine whether the combined approach provides superior pain relief and functional gains compared with usual care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Breastfeeding women 20–40 years old who are at least three months postpartum, have a clinical diagnosis of scapular dyskinesia, and report shoulder or upper back pain during or after breastfeeding.
Not a fit: Women with prior shoulder surgery, recent shoulder trauma, neurologic disorders affecting the arm, unrelated musculoskeletal shoulder conditions, recent participation in shoulder rehabilitation, or medical contraindications to exercise may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this combined exercise program could reduce breastfeeding-related shoulder pain and improve strength and arm function, helping women care for their infants more comfortably.
How similar studies have performed: Similar scapular stabilization and motor-control rehabilitation programs have shown benefits for scapular dyskinesis and shoulder pain in general adult populations, but evidence specific to breastfeeding women is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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).
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Gangaram Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: hina gul, PhD* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: imran amjad
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Scapular Dyskinesis, dyskinesia, breast feeding, women, posture, postpartum