The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) training on pain, functionality, disability and daily living activities in patients diagnosed with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range25 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 25-65 years old,
* Having been diagnosed with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome by physical examination and MRI as a result of shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months,
* Presence of a painful arc between 60° and 120° in shoulder flexion / abduction (elevation) movements,
* The Standardized Mini Mental Test result must be at least 24 points,
* Not having seen imagery practice before,
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having severe mental and communication problems,
* Having undergone surgical treatment on the same upper extremity,
* Presence of acute trauma, peripheral nervous system lesion, fracture or complete tendon rupture in the affected shoulder,
* Presence of other pathologies such as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder joint complex and glenohumeral instability,
* Presence of radiotherapy history on the same side as the affected shoulder,
* Presence of congenital deformity,
* Symptomatic cervical spine pathology,
* Presence of other neurological or rheumatological disorders affecting upper motor function,
* Having any chronic disease that would prevent participation in the treatment program,
* Having attended a physiotherapy program within the last month.
What they're measuring
1
Pain intensity
Timeframe: Baseline, Interim evaluation (At the end of the 3rd week), After the six-week intervention, After six-weeks of follow-up
2
Functional Status
Timeframe: Baseline, Interim evaluation (At the end of the 3rd week), After the six-week intervention, After six-weeks of follow-up