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Trial reportJournal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology2026

Kinematic effects of two therapeutic interventions for glenohumeral joint instability: A preliminary feasibility trial.

Oliver A Silverson, Chelsea L Gruber, Justin L Staker

Erratum issuedAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Authors and funding

3 authors.

Oliver A SilversonMinnesota Rehabilitation Biomechanics Laboratory, Division of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: silve677@umn.edu.
Chelsea L GruberDepartment of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Justin L StakerMinnesota Rehabilitation Biomechanics Laboratory, Division of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Funding

University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UMN CTSI)UL1TR002494 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · PI BLAZAR, BRUCE R, WEISDORF, DANIEL J · 2018 to 2022
$34.9M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002494
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeMultidirectional instability (MDI) of the glenohumeral joint involves excessive humeral translations with symptoms such as pain or apprehension. As MDI is typically managed through therapeutic exercise, this feasibility study examined the practicality of comparing targeted stabilization and general-strengthening interventions on glenohumeral kinematics and patient-reported outcomes. SCOPE: Twenty competitive swimmers with MDI were randomized to a targeted rehabilitation group (MDI-EX) or a general shoulder exercise group (GSE). Participants completed 16 exercise sessions over eight weeks. Glenohumeral kinematics were captured with dynamic biplane radiography. The change in humeral position, instantaneous helical axis dispersion, and contact path length during arm activity were examined. Western Ontario Shoulder Instability (WOSI) scores collected before, after, and eight weeks after intervention were evaluated. There were no significant kinematic differences between groups (p = 0.07-0.99; effect sizes: 0.02-0.41). WOSI scores improved significantly after the intervention and at eight weeks (p < 0.01). Consistent kinematic changes and moderate effect sizes support the feasibility of larger studies.

conclusionThis study demonstrates that measuring kinematic and patient-reported outcomes in MDI is feasible in a research setting, with early findings supporting further evaluation of targeted rehabilitation in larger cohorts.

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Exercise TherapyJoint InstabilityShoulder JointAdolescentBiomechanical PhenomenaFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleRange of Motion, ArticularTreatment OutcomeDynamic biplane radiographyFeasibility studyGlenohumeral kinematicsMultidirectional instability (MDI)Rehabilitation interventions

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PMID41946213
PMCPMC13552064

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