PMID: 15330696Aug 28, 2004Paper

Shoulder function and 3-dimensional kinematics in people with shoulder impingement syndrome before and after a 6-week exercise program

Physical Therapy
Philip W McClureAndrew R Karduna

Abstract

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common condition and is often managed with an exercise program. The purpose of this study was to examine an exercise program in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Specifically, the purpose was to identify changes that might occur in 3-dimensional scapular kinematics, physical impairments, and functional limitations. Fifty-nine patients with impingement syndrome were recruited, and 39 patients successfully completed the 6-week rehabilitation program and follow-up testing. Impingement was defined as having at least 3 of 6 predefined clinical signs or symptoms. Subjects were assessed before and after a 6-week rehabilitation program and again at 6 months. Pain, satisfaction, and function were measured using the University of Pennsylvania Shoulder Scale. Range of motion, isometric muscle force, and 3-dimensional scapular kinematic data also were collected. Subjects were given a progressive exercise program that included resistive strengthening, stretching, and postural exercises that were done daily at home. Subjects also were given shoulder education related to anatomy, the basic mechanics of impingement, and strategies for reducing load on the shoulder. Each subject attended one physica...Continue Reading

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