The Effect of Lower Limb Kinetic Chain Exercise in Shoulder Impingement

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Dec 25, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how adding exercises for the legs might help improve shoulder strength in people with shoulder impingement syndrome, a common condition that causes pain and discomfort in the shoulder. The main question is whether including lower limb exercises alongside regular shoulder exercises can make a difference in strengthening the muscles around the shoulder blade. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will do traditional shoulder exercises, while the other will do the same shoulder exercises plus the additional leg exercises.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be between 20 and 45 years old and have had shoulder pain for more than six weeks. They should also show specific signs of shoulder issues during movement tests. However, those with a history of shoulder surgery, fractures, or certain shoulder injuries will not be included. If you choose to participate, you can expect a structured exercise program designed to help strengthen your shoulder and potentially improve your overall shoulder function.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ranges between 20 and 45 years old
• • Unilateral shoulder pain lasting more than 6 weeks
• * At least one positive finding in each of these categories:
• • 1. Painful arc of movement during flexion or abduction
• • 2. Positive Neer or Hawkins-Kennedy impingement signs
• • 3. Pain on resisted lateral rotation, abduction or Jobe test
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of surgery
• • History of fracture or dislocation
• • Type III acromion
• • Rotator cuff tear
• • Long head of biceps tendon tear
• • Cervical radiculopathy