comparison of strength, ROM, work performance between workers with and without shoulder impingment syndrome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Diseases of the musculo-skeletal system and connective tissue

• Registration Number: KCT0002678
• Lead Sponsor: Yonsei University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 11 March 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 60

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

(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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational Study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Shoulder strength;range of motion;work performance

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
depression