Rhythm-Based Stabilization Training in Video Gamers

Istinye University

Status: Begins enrollment this month

Conditions: Shoulder Pain; Scapular Dyskinesis; Postural Impairment

Treatments: Other: Rhythm-Based Scapular Stabilization Program; Other: Posture education

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07387835

2025-392

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 4-week rhythm-based stabilization exercise protocol for professional video gamers diagnosed with scapular dyskinesis. Participants will undergo a structured exercise program consisting of 6 specific scapular stabilization exercises. These exercises will be performed on both stable surfaces (such as a treatment table or wall) and unstable surfaces (such as Swiss balls) to challenge neuromuscular control. The primary goal is to determine how this combined approach affects scapular control, upper extremity functional performance, and joint range of motion. Data will be collected through clinical assessments before and after the 4-week intervention to measure improvements in scapular stability and overall upper limb function.

Enrollment: 42 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 35 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Voluntary participants between 18 and 35 years of age
• Playing video games for at least 3 hours per week for at least 3 months.
• Healthy individuals with no chronic or acute shoulder/upper extremity problems.
• Not participated in any other upper extremity treatment program in the last 6 months.
• Willingness to participate and sign the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

• History of trauma, surgery, or fracture in the shoulder, neck, or hand in the last 6 months.
• Diagnosis of any neurological disease (e.g., MS, Stroke).
• Structural causes of upper extremity pain, such as disc herniation or radiculopathy.
• Vestibular or balance disorders affecting upper extremity movement
• Inability to perform required exercises due to severe pain or physical limitations

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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42 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental Group

Experimental group

Description:

This group will receive a 4-week rhythm-based scapular stabilization program consisting of 6 specific exercises performed twice weekly. The protocol combines exercises on stable and unstable surfaces to enhance neuromuscular control and scapular stability.

Treatment:

Other: Rhythm-Based Scapular Stabilization Program

Control Group

Other group

Description:

Following the assessment session, posture training and general information will be provided. Participants in this group will not participate in the stabilization exercise program. They will be instructed to maintain their regular daily activities and gaming routines without any specific therapeutic intervention during the 4-week study period.

Treatment:

Other: Posture education