Correlation Between Shoulder Impingement and Cervical Proprioception

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · May 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to study the relationship between shoulder impingement and neck proprioception in patients who do not have neck problems. Shoulder impingement is a condition where the shoulder's tendons get pinched during arm movements, causing pain and limited motion. The researchers want to understand how the neck's ability to sense its position and movement may affect this condition.

To participate in this study, candidates must be between the ages of 25 and 45 and have been diagnosed with shoulder impingement. They should experience mild to moderate pain or limited movement in their shoulder and be able to give informed consent, meaning they understand the study and agree to take part. Participants will undergo physical assessments to evaluate their condition. Importantly, those with severe neck issues, significant cognitive impairments, or certain medical histories, like past shoulder surgeries or trauma, will not be eligible for this trial.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis: Patients diagnosed with shoulder impingement
• • Age: Patients aged between 25 and 45 years.
• • Pain and mobility issues: Patients must report mild to moderate pain and/or restricted range of motion (ROM) in shoulder joint .
• • Ability to provide informed consent: Participants must be able to understand the study protocol and provide written informed consent to participate.
• • Medical stability: Patients must be medically stable and able to engage in physical assessment
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • any patient aged below 25 or above 45 years old
• • Subjects have malignancy: Patients with severe neurological, musculoskeletal, disorders that could interfere with the study interventions
• * Subjects have history of shoulder trauma, fractures and surgeries:
• • Subjects have neck dysfunction
• • Cognitive impairment: Patients with significant cognitive impairment or mental health conditions that would hinder their ability to understand or comply with the study protocol.