Musculoskeletal Diseases: Shoulder pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Shoulder pain
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention arms are three different exercise programmes: open kinetic chain strengthening, closed kinetic chain strengthening and range of motion.
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with chronic shoulder impingement syndrome (longer than 3 months)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Shoulder pain of less than 3 months' duration 2. Cervical radiculopathy 3. Reduced passive glenohumeral joint range 4. Inflammatory arthritis 5. Known psychiatric disorder 6. Known neurological condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness in reduction of shoulder impingement. Primary outcome measures are shoulder pain and disability index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. EuroQol Visual analogue scores 2. Exercise diary sheets 3. Perceived treatment efficacy | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed