Kinematics and Muscle Activation of Scapula in Upper String Players With Neck Pain
Recruiting
Observational Study
Non-specific Neck Pain
Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University · Other
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About This Trial
This study will analyze and compare scapular kinematics and muscle activation patterns between upper string musicians with and without neck pain during arm elevation and playing tasks (open strings, scales, musical pieces), providing insights for performance training and rehabilitation programs to reduce playing-related musculoskeletal disorders.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years old.
* Having at least 5 years of string instrument playing experience and practicing for more than 6 hours per week.
* For the neck pain group: Experiencing non-specific neck pain for at least 2 weeks, with pain located between the superior nuchal line and the …
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