This study aims to compare the effects of graded motor imagery and task-oriented exercise training in individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome. A total of 66 participants aged 25-65 years will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: conventional physiotherapy, graded motor imagery, or task-oriented exercise training. All groups will receive standardized electrotherapy, while the intervention groups will additionally complete 6-week graded motor imagery or task-oriented exercise programs. Primary outcomes include pain intensity, shoulder range of motion, muscle strength, proprioception, functional status, kinesiophobia, laterality recognition, movement imagery ability, and patient satisfaction. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention by the same physiotherapist. The study aims to determine whether motor imagery-based or task-oriented rehabilitation provides additional benefits compared with conventional physiotherapy in individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome.
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Assessment of Muscle Strength
Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period
Assessment of Pain Intensity
Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period
Assessment of Pain Threshold
Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period
Assessment of Shoulder Range of Motion
Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period
Assessment of Active Joint Position Sense
Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period
Assessment of Upper Extremity Function
Timeframe: At baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period