Evaluation of a Textile Scapula Orthosis (ScapOrthosis)
Muscular Dystrophies, Scapular Dyskinesis, Muscular Dystrophy, Facioscapulohumeral
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Muscular Dystrophies focused on measuring Scapula alata, Scapular winging, Scapula orthosis, Range of Motion, Movement control, Manual Scapula Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Diagnosed scapula alata (winging scapula)
- Limited range of motion of at least one of the upper extremities.
- Ability to elevate the arm at least 110° passively
- Able to sit in a chair without additional support and without leaning on the back rest.
Exclusion Criteria
- Frozen shoulder
- Osteoporosis or arthrosis of the shoulder joint
- Shoulder subluxation
- Excessive spasticity of the affected arm
- Skin ulcerations on the paretic arm or torso
- Known risk for impingement
- Orthopaedic, rheumatological or other disease restricting movements of the paretic arm
- Pain or stiffness in the shoulder joint limiting their movement
- Cardiopulmonary disease
- Psychiatric disorders or severe cognitive impairments that limit their ability to understand the study instructions
Sites / Locations
- Kliniken Schmieder Konstanz
- ETH Zurich
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Arm 6
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
NO-OA-MA-FT
NO-MA-OA-FT
OA-NO-MA-FT
OA-MA-NO-FT
MA-NO-OA-FT
MA-OA-NO-FT
Participants elevate their arm without assistance (NO) - with orthosis assistance (OA) - with manual assistance (MA) in the given order, followed by the functional task (FT)
Participants elevate their arm without assistance (NO) - with orthosis assistance (OA) - with manual assistance (MA) in the given order, followed by the functional task (FT)
Participants elevate their arm without assistance (NO) - with orthosis assistance (OA) - with manual assistance (MA) in the given order, followed by the functional task (FT)
Participants elevate their arm without assistance (NO) - with orthosis assistance (OA) - with manual assistance (MA) in the given order, followed by the functional task (FT)
Participants elevate their arm without assistance (NO) - with orthosis assistance (OA) - with manual assistance (MA) in the given order, followed by the functional task (FT)
Participants elevate their arm without assistance (NO) - with orthosis assistance (OA) - with manual assistance (MA) in the given order, followed by the functional task (FT)