None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects will be included if they reveal a positive sign in two or more SIS screening tests and in one or more the specific subacromial impingement tests. The SIS screening tests are as follows: (1) more than 1 week persistent pain in proximal anterior or lateral shoulder within 6 months; (2) a painful arc is existed during active shoulder elevation; (3) tenderness while touch of the rotator cuff tendons; (4) a pain occured when conducting resisted isometric shoulder abduction; and (5) a positive sign of Jobe’s test (empty can test). The specific subacromial impingement tests used in this study is the Neer and Hawkins tests.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) a medical history of dislocation or traumatic injuries of the shoulder joint; or (2) an operation history of shoulder joint within the 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shoulder strength;range of motion;work performance | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| depression | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Yonsei University