Scapulocostal Pain Syndrome Protocol
Created By: The Academy
Description:
From Buttagat et al. 2016
Instructions:
The exercise program consisted of stretching exercises and SSE. The stretching exercises included 3 sets of 5 repetitions of the trapezius stretching, rhomboids stretching and posterior neck stretching. The participants maintained each position for 20 s. The scapular stabilization exercises were performed by using an elastic band, and consisted of 3 sets of 10 repetitions of the overhead press, chest press, horizontal pull-apart, resisted retraction plus external rotation and resisted shoulder extension. All participants performed three sessions of the exercise per week for 4 weeks. Each session lasted for approximately 30 min. Exercises were demonstrated and supervised by a physical therapist. In order to choose the optimal resistance level of elastic band for each participant, the method described previously by Hibberd et al. (2012) was followed; 1 day before the intervention period, the participants were asked to perform 5 repetitions of each SSE with different levels of resistance. Feedback from the participants and observation by the physical therapist were used to determine the proper resistance level. The optimal resistance level was reevaluated at the end of the second week of exercise program to determine if they needed to change the resistance level.
Thera-Band Shoulder Extension (Starting at 45°)
Instructions:
Begin with one end of the band securely attached. Grasp the other end of the band with slight tension, with your arm forward to about 45°. Extend your arm backward, keeping your elbow straight. Hold and slowly return.
CLX Shoulder Overhead Press Standing
Instructions:
Stand with middle of CLX under your forward foot. Grasp the ends of the CLX loops and extend your arms overhead. Hold and slowly return
CLX Shoulder Horizontal Abduction Bilateral Standing
Instructions:
Grasp the CLX loops approximately 3 to 4 loops apart with arms extended in front of your body. keep your elbows straight and shoulders level as you pull the band until your arms are extended at your side. hold and slowly return.
CLX Shoulder External Rotation - Bilateral
Instructions:
Begin by placing both hands into an Easy Grip Loop one seal apart.With you hands in front of you and arms bent at 90° begin to move your hands away from the mid-line which will create the rotational movement in your shoulders. Be sure to keep your elbow at 90° anchored to your side and perform within a comfortable range of motion.
Purchase Products Used in this Exercise Routine:
Consult your healthcare provider before beginning this exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with any exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. The Hygenic Corporation is not liable for any injuries incurred while using exercises or programs accessed via this website. User must wear suitable eye protection such as safety goggles to protect against possibility of eye injury as a result of the band or tube snapping towards the face if grip is lost or if the band or tube breaks.