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The effect of rotational and elevatory resistive exercises on acromiohumeral distance in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome

Comparison of rotational and elevatory resistive exercises on acromiohumeral distance in people with shoulder impingement syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20211229053567N1
Enrollment
54
Registered
2022-01-17
Start date
2022-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

shoulder impingement syndrome. Impingement syndrome of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Rotational shoulder resistance exercises are performed three times a week for 6 consecutive weeks, including 1) The patient is placed in a sitting position on a c

Sponsors

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
17 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Aged 17 to 35 years History of pain in anterior and lateral of the upper shoulder that has lasted more than a week in the last six months Having at least three of the following: Positive Neer test ;Positive Hawkins-kennedy test ;Positive Job test ;Painful arch during flexion and abduction movements ;Pain during resisted lateral rotation and / or resisted abduction

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Body mass index (BMI) above 25 kg/m2. Complete rupture of the rotator cuff Moderate to severe glenohumeral or acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis Glenohumeral joint instability including previous dislocation or subluxation Previous shoulder fracture Neurological defect of the upper limb Systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis Neck pain with somatic or radicular pain pattern Previous history of shoulder surgery Corticosteroid injection in the shoulder during the last month Loss of range of motion of the shoulder joint (for example due to adhesions) Malignancy and hemophilia Deformity in the shoulder Osteoporosis Any history of damage to the brachial plexus Any subcutaneous inflammation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Acromiohumeral distance. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography device.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactCyrus Taghizadeh

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

info@semums.ac.ir+98 23 3344 1022

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026