CompletedNot Applicable

Scapula Retraction Exercises in Subacromial Pain Syndrome

Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2021-07-30

Plain-language summary

Scapula retraction exercises are often recommended as a part of the exercise programs. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the initial effect of the scapula retraction exercises on acromiohumeral distance (AHD) at varying shoulder abduction angles and to compare asymptomatic subjects. The secondary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of scapula retraction exercises on AHD values and symptoms (pain and disability) in patients with SPS.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * aged between 18-45 * painful arc of movement during flexion or abduction; * positive Neer or Kennedy-Hawkins impingement signs * pain on resisted lateral rotation, abduction or empty can test. Exclusion Criteria: * previous shoulder surgery; * shoulder pain reproduced by neck movement; * clinical signs of full-thickness RC tears; or * adhesive capsulitis.

What they're measuring

Acromiohumeral Distance (AHD) measurement

Timeframe: Acromiohumeral distance values will be recorded at baseline and 8-week follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04956757

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-30

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