Participants with subacromial pain syndrome underwent shoulder exercises. In addition to the exercises, group A received thoracic extension exercise and group B received kinesio taping. All exercises were performed five days per week for three weeks. Thoracic extension exercise was performed once a week and remained in place for 5 days. Evaluations were performed one to three days before and one to three days after the three-week exercise program.
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Shoulder function assessment
Timeframe: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Muscle strength assessment
Timeframe: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Thoracic kyphosis assessment
Timeframe: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Pain intensity assessment
Timeframe: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Pressure pain threshold assessment
Timeframe: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Quality of life assessment
Timeframe: At the beginning and after 3 weeks