Heavy shoulder strengthening exercise in people with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and long-lasting shoulder symptoms: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) are in great risk of experiencing shoulder symptoms, but evidence for treatment is sparse. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the feasibility of 16-week shoulder strengthening programme for improving shoulder strength and function in people with HSD and shoulder symptoms for more than 3 months to inform a future randomised controlled trial (RCT).

Methods

Twelve participants (11 females, 39.3 ± 13.9 years) with HSD and shoulder instability and/or pain for more than 3 months underwent a 16-week heavy shoulder strengthening exercise programme three times weekly using exercises targeting scapular and rotator cuff muscles. Primary outcomes were pre-defined research progression criteria including recruitment rate (

SUBMITTER: Liaghat B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7350677 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature