The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Shoulder Girdle Function and Quality of Life in Individuals With Scapular Winging
Celal Bayar University
50 participants
Feb 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on shoulder girdle function and quality of life in individuals with scapular winging.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Volunteering to participate in the study.
- Presenting with bilateral scapular winging (Scapular winging will be evaluated by measuring the distance between the inferior angle of the scapula and the thoracic wall using a scapulometer; a distance of ≥2 cm is considered as winging).
Exclusion Criteria4
- Presence of long thoracic nerve palsy.
- Having undergone shoulder surgery within the last 12 months or having an acute shoulder injury (e.g., rotator cuff tear, dislocation, labral pathology, etc.).
- Presence of scapulothoracic bursitis, fractures, tumors, or structural deformities in the scapular/thoracic region.
- Having received regular scapular or shoulder rehabilitation within the last 6 months.
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Interventions
The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Group will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for a duration of 5 weeks, scheduled three times per week, with a session length of approximately 20-30 minutes.
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NCT07344272