Blackburn Exercises in Type-1 Scapular Dyskinesia

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Blackburn exercises on Scapulothoracic stability in patients with Type-1 Scapular Dyskinesia, in comparison with conventional physical therapy. A randomized control trial is being conducted at National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM), Islamabad and Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi. The sample size was calculated through open epi tool, is 38. The participants are divided into two equal groups, 19 participants in experimental group and 19 participants in control group. The study duration is six months. Sampling technique applied is non-probability convenient sampling and groups have been randomized using sealed envelope method. Participants aged 25-55 years, having Type-1 Scapular Dyskinesia due to shoulder related causes, positive scapular assistance test, bilateral distance\>1.5 cm in Lateral scapular slide test are being included in the study. Tools that are being used in this study are Lateral Scapular Slide Test, handheld dynamometer, Static measurements with scapula goniometry, and Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). Data will be analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).