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Clinical Pilates Impact on Pain, Joint Mobility, and Scapular Dyskinesia in Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain Patients

Klinik Pilatesin Kronik Boyun ve Omuz Ağrısı Olan Hastalarda Ağrı, Eklem Hareketliliği ve Skapular Diskinezi Üzerine Etkisi

Tansu Şimşek(İstanbul Okan Üniversitesi)0000-0002-7873-8692
Emine Atıcı(OKAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-6547-4798
Özgür Sürenkök(İstanbul Okan Üniversitesi)0000-0003-1558-8989
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2025-09-29
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Conclusion: The results suggest that clinical Pilates may be an effective therapeutic approach for reducing pain, enhancing joint mobility, and improving scapular stability in individuals suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of clinical Pilates on pain intensity, joint range of motion (ROM), and scapular dyskinesia in individuals with chronic neck and shoulder pain.
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Key Findings & Data:Method: A total of 28 participants with chronic neck and shoulder pain were enrolled in the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The results suggest that clinical Pilates may be an effective therapeutic approach for reducing pain, enhancing joint mobility, and improving scapular stability in individuals suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain.
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⚙️Variables:Chronic pain · dyskinesia · pilates exercises

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Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of clinical Pilates on pain intensity, joint range of motion (ROM), and scapular dyskinesia in individuals with chronic neck and shoulder pain. Method: A total of 28 participants with chronic neck and shoulder pain were enrolled in the study. The intervention consisted of clinical Pilates exercises conducted twice weekly over a period of eight weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Cervical and glenohumeral joint range of motion were assessed with a standard goniometer. Scapular dyskinesia was evaluated using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST). Results: Following the intervention, a statistically significant reduction in pain intensity was observed (p .05). Additionally, there was a significant improvement in scapular positioning as indicated by a reduction in scapular dyskinesia scores on the LSST (p<.05). Conclusion: The results suggest that clinical Pilates may be an effective therapeutic approach for reducing pain, enhancing joint mobility, and improving scapular stability in individuals suffering from chronic neck and shoulder pain. These findings support the incorporation of clinical Pilates into rehabilitation programs targeting neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions of the cervical and shoulder regions.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, klinik Pilatesin kronik boyun ve omuz ağrısı olan hastalarda ağrı, eklem hareket açıklığı ve skapular diskinezi üzerindeki etkisini belirlemeyi amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya kronik boyun ve omuz ağrısı olan yirmi sekiz birey dahil edildi. Katılımcılar, 8 hafta boyunca haftada iki kez bir fizyoterapist gözetiminde klinik Pilates seanslarına katıldı. Ağrı şiddeti, Görsel Analog Skala (VAS) kullanılarak değerlendirildi. Servikal hareket açıklığı (ROM) ve glenohumeral ROM bir gonyometre kullanılarak ölçüldü. Skapular diskinezi, Lateral Skapular Kayma Testi (LSST) ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Klinik Pilates, ağrı şiddetini önemli ölçüde azaltmış ve tüm yönlerde servikal ROM'u artırmıştır (p<0.05). Omuz iç rotasyonu ve adduksiyon hariç tüm omuz ROM ölçümlerinde anlamlı iyileşmeler gözlenmiştir (p<0.05). Skapular diskinezide de istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir azalma bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Sonuç ve Öneriler: Klinik Pilates, boyun ve omuz ağrısı olan bireylerde ağrı, esneklik, eklem hareket açıklığı ve skapular diskinezi için etkili bir tedavi yöntemi olarak görünmektedir.

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Şimşek, T., Atıcı, E., Sürenkök, Ö. (2025). Clinical Pilates Impact on Pain, Joint Mobility, and Scapular Dyskinesia in Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain Patients. Ebelik ve Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Volume: 8 Issue: 3. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1666698

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