Comparison of SEP Exercises Versus SSMP With Tendon Loading & Resistance Exercise in Shoulder Pain.

Launched by GULF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · Jun 6, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure (SSMP) is a series of mechanical techniques that are applied while the patient performs the activity or movement, with the aim of identifying a mechanical change that will alleviate and treat the symptoms and improve range of motion. This process involves identifying the movement, posture, or activity that reduces the patient's symptoms. SSMP is designed to identify a positive effect on symptoms by providing changes in position of the glenohumeral or scapulothoracic joints or thoracic spine. Besides, SSMP perhaps impact the symptoms related with R...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age \> 18 to 60 years old
• • 2. Rotator Cuff tendinitis, tendinopathy and impingement syndrome
• • 3. Acute and chronic conditions
• • 4. Self-reported pain or symptoms localized around the shoulder, and not referred below the elbow
• • 5. Willing and able to participate, provide consent process
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Inability to communicate or provide informed consent.
• • 2. History of unstable fracture/dislocation in upper extremities with shoulder instabilities
• • 3. Referred pain to shoulder from other area
• • 4. Adhesive capsulitis
• • 5. Any surgical history on shoulder and neck