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Gomes E, Andrade R, Valente C, Santos JV, Nunes J, Carvalho Ó, Correlo VM, Silva FS, Oliveira JM, Reis RL, Espregueira-Mendes J. Inconsistency in Shoulder Arthrometers for Measuring Glenohumeral Joint Laxity: A Systematic Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:799. [PMID: 37508826 PMCID: PMC10376824 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10070799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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There is no consensus on how to measure shoulder joint laxity and results reported in the literature are not well systematized for the available shoulder arthrometer devices. This systematic review aims to summarize the results of currently available shoulder arthrometers for measuring glenohumeral laxity in individuals with healthy or injured shoulders. Searches were conducted on the PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases to identify studies that measure glenohumeral laxity with arthrometer-assisted assessment. The mean and standard deviations of the laxity measurement from each study were compared based on the type of population and arthrometer used. Data were organized according to the testing characteristics. A total of 23 studies were included and comprised 1162 shoulders. Populations were divided into 401 healthy individuals, 278 athletes with asymptomatic shoulder, and 134 individuals with symptomatic shoulder. Sensors were the most used method for measuring glenohumeral laxity and stiffness. Most arthrometers applied an external force to the humeral head or superior humerus by a manual-assisted mechanism. Glenohumeral laxity and stiffness were mostly assessed in the sagittal plane. There is substantial heterogeneity in glenohumeral laxity values that is mostly related to the arthrometer used and the testing conditions. This variability can lead to inconsistent results and influence the diagnosis and treatment decision-making.
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- Eluana Gomes
- Clínica Espregueira-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
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- Clínica Espregueira-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
- Dom Henrique Research Centre, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Clínica Espregueira-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
- Dom Henrique Research Centre, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Microelectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMINHO), Campus Azurém, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Clínica Espregueira-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia do Hospital de Santa Maria Maior, 4750-333 Barcelos, Portugal
- School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre for Microelectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMINHO), Campus Azurém, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- LABBELS Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência E Tecnologia, University of Minho, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- Pro2B, Consultoria e Gestão de Projetos, AvePark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre for Microelectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMINHO), Campus Azurém, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- LABBELS Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência E Tecnologia, University of Minho, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência E Tecnologia, University of Minho, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Clínica Espregueira-FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
- Dom Henrique Research Centre, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
- School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência E Tecnologia, University of Minho, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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Kauta N, Porter J, Jusabani MA, Swanepoel S. First-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation: Approach for the primary health care physician. S Afr Fam Pract (2004) 2023; 65:e1-e7. [PMID: 37427774 DOI: 10.4102/safp.v65i1.5744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation is a very common injury encountered in emergency rooms as well as in the primary health care physician's office. This injury occurs either in the setting of competitive or recreational sports injuries or as a high-energy injury during a fall or a road traffic accident. Common complications such as a recurrent dislocation can be predicted, monitored and prevented. Early appropriate treatment of associated cuff tears or fractures is associated with improved outcomes. There is a plethora of literature on the assessment and management of the primary anterior shoulder dislocation in specialised fields such as sports medicine, orthopaedic surgery and shoulder surgery. These studies are often highly technical, addressed to a particular subset of readers and often deal with one aspect of the management of the injury. This narrative aims to provide the reader with a simplified, evidence-based assessment and management approach for the first-time acute anterior shoulder dislocation. Emphasis is on closed reduction techniques, position and duration of immobilisation, and return to activities of life or sports. Risk factors for recurrence and other indications for primary referral to the orthopaedic surgeon are discussed. Other forms of shoulder instability such as posterior shoulder dislocation, inferior dislocation and multidirectional instability will not be the focus of this narrative.
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- Ntambue Kauta
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; and, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mitchels Plain Hospital, Metro Health Services, Western Cape Government: Health and Wellness, Cape Town.
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Sá K, Costa e Silva A, Gorla J, Silva A, Magno e Silva M. Injuries in Wheelchair Basketball Players: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:5869. [PMID: 35627406 PMCID: PMC9141608 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19105869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sports injuries have physical and psychological effects that negatively affect sports performance. Although there are data available on sports injuries in wheelchair basketball, some aspects need to be clarified, such as the location, mechanisms and risk factors for injury, which are not well described due to variations and/or a lack of definition of injury. The aim of this study was to determine epidemiological information, primary injury characteristics and affected body regions in wheelchair basketball players; Methods: The PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases were used; Results: eight articles were included in this review. The shoulder was the body region most affected (N = 60; 22.1%). When divided by body segments, the upper limbs were the most affected (N = 128; 47.2%), followed by the head and/or face (N = 53; 19.5%), trunk (included spine and ribs) (N = 48; 17.8%) and lower limbs (N = 42; 15.5%); Conclusions: wheelchair basketball players suffer a large number of injuries with different characteristics that are mainly linked to biomechanics and sport. These results can be used to guide coaches in structuring training to minimize recurring injuries, in addition to assisting in the organization of medical teams in competitions.
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- Karina Sá
- Faculty of Physical Education, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil;
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- Faculty of Physical Education, State University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, Brazil;
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- School Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil;
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil;
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Saremi H, Ebrahimzadeh MH, Shiruei S, Karami M, Rouhani A, Momenzadeh OR, Mardani-Kivi M, Sadoni H, Shahbazi F, Dehghani M, Karbalaeikhani A. Epidemiology of Generalized Ligamentous Laxity in Iran: A National Study Including Different Iranian Ethnic Groups and its Relationship with Musculoskeletal Disorders. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2022; 10:286-292. [PMID: 35514764 PMCID: PMC9034795 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2022.56641.2813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ligamentous laxity is a condition that leads to joints' hypermobility beyond their average and normal range of motion. It can cause musculoskeletal and joint injuries. This national multi-centered study investigated the epidemiology of generalized ligamentous laxity and its relationship with musculoskeletal disorders among Iranian adults with different ethnic backgrounds. METHODS A total of 1,488 people (age range: 17-40 years) were selected from eight cities and six different ethnicities of Iran and included in this cross-sectional study. The presence of ligamentous laxity with clinical examinations was searched according to Beighton score criteria. They were also examined for any kind of musculoskeletal disorders that might accompany ligamentous laxity. The Chi-square test was used to compare the frequency of ligamentous laxity based on gender and ethnicity; moreover, the t-test was utilized to compare the frequency of ligamentous laxity based on age. RESULTS In total, 280 (18.8%) participants had generalized ligamentous laxity, and it was more prevalent in women (22.7%), compared to men (14.4%). Regarding ethnicity, the highest and lowest prevalence rates were in Gilak (37.9%) and Persian-Arab (6%) ethnicities, respectively (P<0.001). Ligamentous laxity showed a significant relationship with sports injury, joint complaint, joint dislocation, ligament sprain, sciatica and back pain, Baker's cyst, and varicose veins (P<0.001). Most participants with generalized ligamentous laxity (93.6%) had no knowledge of their problem and its importance in choosing an appropriate sports activity. CONCLUSION The prevalence of generalized ligamentous laxity seems to be relatively high among the 17-40-year-old population of Iran, especially in women. It seems to be significantly related to ethnicity. It is strongly recommended that examinations, screening, and information be provided at an early age in schools or at least in areas with a high prevalence as national programs.
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- Hossein Saremi
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Health sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Diseases Research Center, Department of Orthopedics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Department of Orthopedics, Poursina Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Students Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Orthopedic Department, Kashani hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Emam Reza Hospital, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Teo BJX, Gatot C, Cheng DZC, Koo K. Location of Talar Osteochondral Defects in Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability in an Asian Population. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 60:689-691. [PMID: 33546989 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Osteochondral defect of the talus is traditionally described to involve the anterolateral and posteromedial portion of the talar dome in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability. Recent studies challenged this notion with advances in preoperative imaging and arthroscopy. Since Asian patients are more prone to ligamentous laxity, we postulate that the morphology and severity of osteochondral defects may be different in this population. Intraoperative records of 272 patients undergoing modified Broström-Gould procedure were reviewed for arthroscopic evidence of osteochondral defects. We characterized the morphology according to an anatomical 9-grid classification. Talar osteochondral defects were seen in 52 (19.1%) patients with a double lesion present in 1 patient. Medial-sided lesions account for nearly 3-quarters (n = 38, 73.1%) of all lesions and tend to be larger (79.4 ± 55.7 mm2 vs 51.0 ± 28.6 mm2, p =.08). There was no osteochondral defect seen in the central zones. There was no significant gender or age differences between patients with medial and lateral lesions. The most commonly performed procedure was microfracture. Osteochondral defects are commonly encountered in our Asian patients undergoing surgery for chronic lateral ankle instability. Contrary to published data, medial lesions are prevalent with no central lesions seen.
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- Bryon J X Teo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore; The Bone and Joint Centre, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore
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Liaghat B, Pedersen JR, Young JJ, Thorlund JB, Juul-Kristensen B, Juhl CB. Joint hypermobility in athletes is associated with shoulder injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:389. [PMID: 33902511 PMCID: PMC8077913 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04249-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Joint hypermobility in athletes is associated with increased risk of knee injuries, but its role in relation to shoulder injuries has not been scrutinized. Therefore, our aim was to synthesize the evidence on the association between joint hypermobility and shoulder injuries in athletes. METHODS Data sources were MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and SPORTDiscus from inception to 27th February 2021. Eligibility criteria were observational studies of athletes (including military personnel), mean age ≥ 16 years, and with a transparent grouping of those with and without joint hypermobility. A broad definition of joint hypermobility as the exposure was accepted (i.e., generalised joint hypermobility (GJH), shoulder joint hypermobility including joint instability). Shoulder injuries included acute and overuse injuries, and self-reported pain was accepted as a proxy for shoulder injuries. The Odds Ratios (OR) for having shoulder injuries in exposed compared with non-exposed athletes were estimated using a random effects meta-analysis. Subgroup analyses were performed to explore the effect of sex, activity type, sports level, study type, risk of bias, and exposure definition. Risk of bias and the overall quality of evidence were assessed using, respectively, the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). RESULTS Among 6207 records, six studies were included with 2335 (range 118-718) participants (34.1% females; athlete mean age 19.9 years). Athletes with joint hypermobility were more likely to have shoulder injuries compared with athletes without joint hypermobility (OR = 3.25, 95% CI 1.64, 6.43, I2 = 75.3%; p = 0.001). Exposure definition (GJH, OR = 1.97, 95% CI 1.32, 2.94; shoulder joint hypermobility, OR = 8.23, 95% CI 3.63, 18.66; p = 0.002) and risk of bias (low, OR = 5.25, 95% CI 2.56, 10.8; high, OR = 1.6, 95% CI 0.78, 3.29; p = 0.024) had large impacts on estimates, while the remaining subgroup analyses showed no differences. The overall quality of evidence was low. CONCLUSION Joint hypermobility in athletes is associated with a threefold higher odds of having shoulder injuries, highlighting the need for prevention strategies in this population. However, due to low quality of evidence, future research will likely change the estimated strength of the association. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION Open Science Framework registration osf.io/3wrn9.
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- Behnam Liaghat
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Odense, Denmark.
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Research, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Odense, Denmark
- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Liaghat B, Skou ST, Søndergaard J, Boyle E, Søgaard K, Juul-Kristensen B. A randomised controlled trial of heavy shoulder strengthening exercise in patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder or hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and long-lasting shoulder complaints: study protocol for the Shoulder-MOBILEX study. Trials 2020; 21:992. [PMID: 33261635 PMCID: PMC7705859 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04892-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Four out of five patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) or hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) experience shoulder complaints including persistent pain and instability. Evidence suggests that patients with HSD/hEDS who experience knee and back complaints improve with exercise-based therapy. However, no study has focused on exercise-based treatment for the shoulder in this patient group. The potential benefits of strengthening the shoulder muscles, such as increased muscle-tendon stiffness, may be effective for patients with HSD/hEDS who often display decreased strength and increased shoulder laxity/instability. The primary aim is to investigate the short-term effectiveness of a 16-week progressive heavy shoulder strengthening programme and general advice (HEAVY) compared with low-load training and general advice (LIGHT), on self-reported shoulder symptoms, function, and quality of life. Methods A superiority, parallel group, randomised controlled trial will be conducted with 100 patients from primary care with HSD/hEDS and shoulder complaints (persistent pain and/or instability) for more than 3 months. Participants will be randomised to receive HEAVY (full range of motion, high load) or LIGHT (neutral to midrange of motion, low load) strengthening programme three times weekly with exercises targeting scapular and rotator cuff muscles. HEAVY will be supervised twice weekly, and LIGHT three times during the 16 weeks. The primary outcome will be between-group difference in change from baseline to 16-week follow-up in the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI, 0-2100 better to worse). Secondary outcomes will include a range of self-reported outcomes covering symptoms, function, and quality of life, besides clinical tests for shoulder strength, laxity/instability, and proprioception. Outcome assessors will be blinded to group allocation. Participants will be kept blind to treatment allocation through minimal information about the intervention content and hypotheses. Primary analyses will be performed by a blinded epidemiologist. Discussion If effective, the current heavy shoulder strengthening programme will challenge the general understanding of prescribing low-load exercise interventions for patients with HSD/hEDS and provide a new treatment strategy. The study will address an important and severe condition using transparent, detailed, and high-quality methods to potentially support a future implementation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03869307. Registered on 11 March 2019. Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13063-020-04892-0.
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- Behnam Liaghat
- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense, Denmark.
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of Physical Activity and Health in Work Life, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense, Denmark
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Liaghat B, Skou ST, Jørgensen U, Sondergaard J, Søgaard K, Juul-Kristensen B. Heavy shoulder strengthening exercise in people with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and long-lasting shoulder symptoms: a feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2020; 6:97. [PMID: 32670599 PMCID: PMC7350677 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-020-00632-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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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 (acceptable, 6 participants/month), assessment duration (acceptable: < 120 min), participant retention (acceptable: > 80% complete intervention), training adherence (acceptable: > 75% adhere to > 36 training sessions) and adverse events (acceptable: minor events with no participants discontinuing the study), besides participant and physiotherapist feedback. Secondary treatment outcomes were assessed using the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI, 0–2100 better to worse), self-reported pain, kinesiophobia and fatigue, isometric shoulder strength, besides clinical tests for instability, hypermobility, laxity, and proprioception. Results Recruitment rate was 5.6/month, assessment duration (mean ± SD) 105 ± 9 min, retention 100%, adherence 83%, and four participants experienced short-lasting soreness or pain. Participant feedback was positive, and physiotherapists found the intervention relevant and applicable to the population. The WOSI total score showed an improvement by 51% (mean ± SD, points: baseline 1037 ± 215; Follow up 509 ± 365; mean change (95% CI), − 528 (− 738, − 318)), and participants reported reduced pain, kinesiophobia and fatigue. Shoulder strength measurements improved by 28–31% (mean change (95% CI), Nm/kg: scaption 0.51 (0.23, 0.78); internal rotation 1.32 (0.70, 1.95) and external rotation 0.89 (0.37, 1.40)), and clinical tests indicated decreased shoulder laxity/instability. Conclusions The shoulder strengthening exercise programme was feasible and safe for people with HSD and long-lasting shoulder symptoms. A future RCT, with an improved recruitment strategy, will demonstrate whether the exercise programme is also effective in improving symptoms and muscle-tendon function in this population. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03547570. Registered on May 3, 2018.
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- Behnam Liaghat
- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Orthopedic Research Unit, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Faculty of Health Science, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of Physical Activity and Health in Work Life, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Saremi H, Shahbazi F, Rahighi AH. Epidemiology of generalized ligamentous laxity in northwest of Iran: A pilot national study on 17–40 years old adults in Hamadan province. CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2019.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Tingle A, Bennett O, Wallis A, Palmer S. The links between Generalized Joint Laxity and the incidence, prevalence and severity of limb injuries related to physical exercise: a systematic literature review. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2018.1481626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Alexander Tingle
- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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