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The Effectiveness of an Exercise Program on Scapulohumeral Rhythm, Range of Motion, and Stability in Young Female Handball Players
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk
Summary
This record describes a planned randomized parallel-group trial of a modified Watson-based shoulder exercise program in female handball players. An internal pilot phase was conducted first to evaluate feasibility and obtain preliminary estimates to inform the definitive trial.
Official title: The Effectiveness of an Exercise Program on Scapulohumeral Rhythm, Range of Motion, and Shoulder Girdle Stability in Young Female Handball Players
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
16 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-03-08
Completion Date
2028-02-10
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Modified Watson-based scapular exercise program
An 8-week dominant-limb exercise program based on the Watson rehabilitation approach, incorporating scapular positioning correction, scapular-specific cueing, and progressive exercises performed with two elastic resistance bands.
Active Comparator: Standard upper-limb exercise program
An 8-week dominant-limb standardized upper-limb exercise program performed with one elastic resistance band and without scapular positioning correction or scapular-specific cueing.
Locations (1)
Department of Immunobiology and Environment Microbiology, Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland