Simple exercises may fix Swimmer's shoulder and slouching
NCT ID NCT07403123
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested specific strengthening and stretching exercises in 42 high school competitive swimmers who had shoulder pain and poor posture (forward head and rounded shoulders). The exercises targeted key muscles to improve alignment. The goal was to see if exercise could help correct these posture issues, which are common in swimmers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise intervention (strengthening and stretching exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help competitive swimmers reduce shoulder pain and improve posture through specific exercises.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 42 participants, so results may not apply to all swimmers. It was for academic research, not medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of physical therapy, Fooyin university
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 831301, Taiwan
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