Cervical Unilateral Antero-posterior Mobilization and Thoracic Central Postro-anterior Mobilization in Treatment of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Launched by EGYPTIAN CHINESE UNIVERSITY · Apr 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS), a condition where the shoulder tends to hurt when raising the arm due to pressure on the shoulder tendons. The researchers want to see if specific hands-on techniques, called mobilization therapy for the neck and upper back, can help relieve this pain and improve movement.

To participate in this trial, individuals should be experiencing shoulder pain when lifting their arm, especially between certain angles, and have had positive results on specific shoulder tests performed by a healthcare professional. However, those with a history of neck nerve problems, previous shoulder surgeries, recent steroid injections, or recent physical therapy for their shoulder won't be eligible. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but if someone qualifies, they can expect to receive targeted therapy aimed at easing their shoulder discomfort.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • patients who had received at least two positive signs on their Neer sign, Hawkins sign, supraspinatus test, apprehension test, and relocation test
• • Patients report pain on elevating the arm between 70 ° and 120 ° (the "painful arc"), on forced movement above the head, and when lying on the affected side
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • cervical radiculopathy
• • a history of shoulder surgery
• • corticosteroid injection within the past month
• • Subjects who had received physical therapy treatment for their shoulder within the past three months.