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Scapulothoracic and Glenohumeral Stabilization Exercises in Boulderers

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03847805
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified March 2019 by Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia.
Recruitment status was:  Recruiting
First Posted : February 20, 2019
Last Update Posted : March 5, 2019
Sponsor:
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Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia

Study Description
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Brief Summary:

Introduction. In the block climbing, the fluidity with which the athlete climbs a certain route is fundamental. The speed with which the movements are executed and the number of grippers of upper limbs is related to sports performance. Shoulder injuries are very prevalent in this sport. The inhibition of the stabilizing musculature can alter joint positioning and its normal biomechanics.

Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of a program of stability exercises, scapulothoracic and glenohumeral, in the improvement of shoulder stability and sports performance, in boulder climbers.

Material and method. Forty randomized subjects will be recruit into two groups: experimental (scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stability exercises) and control (glenohumeral stabilization). The stability of the shoulder (Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test) and the sports performance (Climbing Test) will be evaluated. The intervention last 6 weeks, with two weekly sessions of 30 minutes each. Differences between evaluations will be analyzed with the t-sudent for related samples and the intra- and intersubject effect with the repeated measures ANOVA test.


Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Sports Physical Therapy Other: Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercises Other: Glenohumeral stability exercises Not Applicable

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 40 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
Official Title: Effectiveness of a Program of Scapulothoracic and Glenohumeral Stabilization Exercises in Boulderers. A Randomized Pilot Study.
Actual Study Start Date : February 1, 2019
Estimated Primary Completion Date : March 20, 2019
Estimated Study Completion Date : April 20, 2019
Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Experimental
The experimental group followed a program that included three scapulothoracic stabilization exercises and three for glenohumeral stability, while subjects in the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue.
 Other: Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercises
The experimental group followed a program that included three scapulothoracic stabilization exercises and three for glenohumeral stability, while subjects in the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue. Three series, with 10 repetitions of each exercise, with one minute rest between series.
Other Name: Scapulothoracic stabilization
Active Comparator: Control
The control group followed a program of glenohumeral stabilization exercises,
 Other: Glenohumeral stability exercises
the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue.
Other Name: Glenohumeral stabilization


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change from baseline stability of the shoulder after treatment and at 6 weeks [ Time Frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit ]
    The investigators used the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST). This scale evaluates the number of upper limb movements the subject is able to make during 15 seconds. A higher score represents better shoulder stability.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change from baseline time need to complete a given climbing route and number of grips during climbing after treatment and at 6 weeks [ Time Frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit ]
    Bouldering test, replicating the demands of a competition. The test was carried out on a 4-meter-high wall and with a 20 degree inclination, having a route with 15 climbing holds: 3 small, 7 medium and 5 large. A start hold and an end hold were clearly identified. The climber had 5 minutes to visualize the route, in a familiarization process often used in competitions. Before the test participants was told that they should be as efficient as possible in their movements. The time taken by the climber to complete the route was recorded, and the number of grips for the route.


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 40 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being climbers
  • Between the ages of 18 and 40 years
  • Belonging to the Boulder Madrid Climbing Gym
  • Who climbed at least twice a week
  • Having at least 6 months of experience

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Were participating in competitions at the time
  • Presented pathologies of the upper limb
  • Used any type of ergogenic aid
  • Had not signed the informed consent document.
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03847805


Contacts
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Contact: Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD +34 607547274 ruben.cuestab@gmail.com

Locations
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Spain
Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia Recruiting
Madrid, Spain, 28029
Contact: Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD    +34 913146508    ruben.cuestab@gmail.com   
Sponsors and Collaborators
Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
Investigators
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Study Director: Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD Universidad Europea de Madrid
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Responsible Party: Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03847805    
Other Study ID Numbers: EJERESC
First Posted: February 20, 2019    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: March 5, 2019
Last Verified: March 2019

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia:
Bouldering
Exercise
Shoulder
Stability
Performance