Effect of physical therapy in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome

Treating patients with shoulder impingement: a single-blind effect study using a scapular stabilisation protocol

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN20736216

Enrollment

Registered

2008-12-23

Start date

2008-11-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Shoulder impingement syndrome Musculoskeletal Diseases Shoulder lesions

Interventions

Nine sessions (approximatly 30 minutes/session

three sessions/week) of usual care (ultrasound [US], transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation [TENS], stretching, massage) versus nine sessions of scapular motor control training (exercise therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Both males and females, greater than 18 years of age 2. Primary and secondary impingement

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Post-surgical 2. Rheumatic arthritis 3. Cervical radicular syndromes 4. Ruptures 5. Less than 18 years of age 6. Congenital 7. Traumatic 8. Instability

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The following will be assessed at baseline, after nine therapy sessions and after six months: 1. Pain: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Verbal Rating Scale (VRS), Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ), Hawkins Impingement Test, Neer Impingement Test, the Empty Can Test 2. Mobility: inclinometry 3. Strengh: hand-held dynamometer	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The following will be assessed at baseline, after nine therapy sessions and after six months: 1. Scapular Assistance Test 2. Scapular Reposition Test	—

Countries

Belgium

Outcome results

None listed

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