Is Scapular Stabilization Exercise Effective for Managing Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain?: A Systematic Review

Seo, Yong Gon; Park, Won Hah; Lee, Chong Suh; Kang, Kyung Chung; Min, Kyoung Bin; Lee, Sang Min; Yoo, Jae Chul

doi:10.31616/asj.2019.0055

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“…The optimal frequency and duration of the exercises, in addition to the importance of their supervision, are not known [18]. In most previous studies, the intervention time ranges from 4 weeks to a year with a frequency between 2 and 3 times per week [42]. The obtained results in this research, using a six week supervised program and frequency of 2 days per week, appears to be consistent with programs analyzed in the scientific literature.…”

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Effect of a Long Exercise Program in the Reduction of Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Office Workers

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Rabal-Pelay

Berzosa

et al. 2020

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The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of a six week exercise program to reduce the muscle tone of the trapezius and musculoskeletal discomfort (MED) of office workers. Twenty-six workers performed an exercise program based on: (1) stretching of cervical and/or dorsal region; (2) joint mobility of shoulders and rachis; (3) strengthening deep stabilizer and core muscles; and (4) scapula stabilizing exercises. A Myoton device was used to evaluate trapezius tone and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was used to assess changes in MED at three points of evaluation: at the beginning (Pre_1) and at the end of the workday (Post_1), and after the training program (Pre_2). The Wilcoxon test and Cohen’s d were performed to examine differences and effect sizes between evaluations. Main results show that trapezius tone remained constant during the workday, but decreased in the dominant upper trapezius (p = 0.003, ES = −0.60) and increased in the non-dominant middle trapezius (p = 0.016, ES = 0.45) after the exercise program, which eliminated significant muscle asymmetries. MED significantly decreased in the neck (p = 0.027, ES = −0.60) and upper back (p = 0.046, ES = −0.67). In conclusion, MED appears to improve in office workers after a six week training program, which may be explained by a decrease in trapezius tone and increase in the left middle trapezius tone.

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Effect of a Long Exercise Program in the Reduction of Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Office Workers

Villanueva

Rabal-Pelay

Berzosa

et al. 2020

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“…Scapular stabilization exercises focused on enhancing periscapular muscles, such in serratus anterior, middle, lower trapezius muscles. 39 In the current study, NDI showed a statistical significant decrease at pre and post intervention in both the groups. The primary outcomes of this study showed that both exercise programs showed a significant increase in CVA, leading to improvement in FHP.…”

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Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program on Neck Disability and Forward Head Posture among Computer Operators

Mendhe¹,

Borkar²

2021

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Background: Computer workers are prone to suffer from cumulative disorders due to constant exposure to occupational hazards. Prevalence of neck pain is 60% which are reported to have forward head posture and neck disability among computer operators. The neck pain is most common chief complaint in computers Subjects and Method: Two eighty six participants was screened and Thirty participants were recruited according to selection criteria and were randomly allocated to scapular stabilization training for group A (n=15) and control group B (n=15).The scapular stabilization group underwent training for 30 minutes, 3 times per week for 4 weeks:, the control group performed cervical isometric exercises for 4 weeks.After training the Scapular stabilization exercise program group showed significant improvement in terms of Numerical Pain Rating Scale , Craniovertebral Angle and Neck Disability Index showed extremely significant (p < 0.0001) .On comparison between two groups, it was observed that there was no statistically significant difference between two groups. Conclusion:Scapular stabilization Exercise program showed improvement in posture through activation of neck muscles, the lower trapezius, and the serratus anterior. Therefore, intervention has positive effect on neck alignment by reducing compensatory movements of muscles involved in forward head posture and Structural changes were observed when compared to Scapular stabilization exercise program found to be more effective.

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“…It has been reported that the activity of the scapular muscles decreases with the change of cervical posture in some cervical problems (7)(8)(9). For this reason, in addition to the decrease in the activation of the scapular muscles in SIS, the stability of the cervical region may also be negatively affected due to the relationship of the shoulder and spine.…”

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Evaluation of Cervical Endurance by Craniocervical Flexion Test in Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Preliminary Study

Zoroglu

BAŞAR

2022

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Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate deep cervical flexor endurance in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) and compare it with norm values proven in the literature in asymptomatic individuals. Materials and Methods: The patients' age, weight, height, duration of complaints and dominant side information were recorded. 35 patients (25 female, 10 male) diagnosed with SIS by physicians participated in the study. Pain intensity was evaluated by numerical rating scale at rest, during elevation and at night. Craniocervical flexion test (CFT) is used for evaluating cervical endurance. “Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback” device is used for this test. Two types of points are obtained as a result of this test. One is the CFT activation score, which expresses the activation level of the deep cervical muscles, and the other is the CFT performance index, which expresses the endurance of the deep cervical muscles. Results: Both the activation score (3.9 ± 1.9) and the performance index (31.4 ± 14.2) of CFT were significantly different in patients with SIS when compared with those of asymptomatic individuals. Conclusion: Cervical endurance is reduced in patients with SIS. Treatments including cervical stabilization should be planned in these patients.

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Is Scapular Stabilization Exercise Effective for Managing Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain?: A Systematic Review

Cited by 20 publications

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Effect of a Long Exercise Program in the Reduction of Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Office Workers

Effect of a Long Exercise Program in the Reduction of Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Office Workers

Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercise Program on Neck Disability and Forward Head Posture among Computer Operators

Evaluation of Cervical Endurance by Craniocervical Flexion Test in Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Preliminary Study

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