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Impact of a Cueing Device on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength in Swimmers
Sponsor: University of South Alabama
Summary
The goal of this study is to find out if a tool called an external cueing device (ECD) can help young swimmers improve their shoulder function. An ECD is a tool that limits arm movement and gives the swimmer a target to focus on while doing exercises. The main questions this study will answer are: * Does using an ECD during certain exercises improve muscle strength? * Does using an ECD while exercising help with shoulder stability? Participants will: * Test their shoulder muscle strength and stability at the beginning of the study. * Complete 8 exercises as part of their regular dry-land training program for 6 weeks. * Repeat the same tests after 3 weeks and again at the end of the study.
Official title: Impact of a Cueing Device on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength in Swimmers: A 6-Week Training Protocol Using Scapular Stabilization Exercises.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-04-20
Completion Date
2025-06
Last Updated
2025-04-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
External Cueing Device
A portable product that provides movement pattern constraints to ensure improved exercise form, and provides a target zone for exercise effort
Exercise
Shoulder stabilization exercise protocol contains 8 exercises ("I", "Y", "T", "i", "w", alternating arm "I"/"i", "n", and supine serratus punch) completed for 8 repetitions each for 3 weeks, and in weeks 4-6 completed at 2 sets of 8 repetitions each.
Locations (1)
Fredericka G. Evans Cultural Centre
Mobile, Alabama, United States