Can simple exercises fix shoulder issues in young handball players?

NCT ID NCT06875596

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week exercise program can improve shoulder movement and stability in young female handball players who have scapular dyskinesis (abnormal shoulder blade motion). Sixty healthy players with no recent injuries will be randomly assigned to either a special scapular-focused exercise program or a standard upper-limb exercise program. Researchers will measure shoulder rhythm, strength, and balance before and after the program to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug exercise program to prevent or treat shoulder problems in young female handball players.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The exercises may not work better than standard training.

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FEMALE ATHLETE HANDBALL PLAYERS SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Immunobiology and Environment Microbiology, Medical University of Gdańsk

Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-211, Poland

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