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The Effect of Biomechanical Scapular Mobilization With Movement and Motor Learning

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Interventions
Other: biomechanical scapular mobilization with movement and motor learning
Registration Number
NCT04701814
Lead Sponsor
Pharos University in Alexandria
Brief Summary

the study about new mobilization technique used in shoulder impingement syndrome patient to increase the range of motion of elevation, decrease the pain, and increasing the function level, this technique is based on normal mechanics that occur inside the joint during certain movement.

Detailed Description

The study is about a new technique of mobilization based on normal biomechanics that occurs during the movements of a joint. For example, shoulder abduction or elevation needs the scapula to move upward rotation with posterior tilt and external rotation. Moreover, needs glenohumeral (GH) joint glide inferior and posterior these movements occur normally to permit us to elevate our shoulder without any restriction and the full range of motion(ROM). so in the patients with shoulder problems and have difficulties reaching full ROM of elevation the investigators applied mobilization of scapula toward upward rotation with external rotation and posterior tilt and by using mobilization belt applied posterior and inferior glide to GH joint. However, mobilization techniques have a short-term effect to enhance this effect, the investigators adding a motor learning approach to achieve a long-term effect and prevent recurrent .the investigators applied this technique 3 times per week for 3 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
38
Inclusion Criteria

clinical diagnosis: shoulder impingement syndrome.

  1. History of shoulder pain when they elevated their arm.
  2. Limited range of motion due to the pain.
  3. Pain localized at the painful point at proximal anterolateral shoulder region or medical diagnosis of shoulder impingement syndrome with at least 2 positive impingement tests including Neer, Hawkins, or Jobe test.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Fracture, dislocation, or subluxation of the shoulder.
  • history of trauma.
  • shoulder surgery.
  • numbness or tingling in the upper limb.
  • Corticosteroids injection within 1 year.
  • systemic illness.
  • ligamentous laxity

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
group A (controlled group)biomechanical scapular mobilization with movement and motor learningreceived passive range of motion (PROM)/ active assisted range of motion (AAROM)/ active range of motion (AROM) exercises, strengthen of rotator cuff, biceps, shoulder and scapular muscles, ultrasound (5 min. - 1.5 W/c.m2 - 1 MHZ), electrical stimulation ( interferential bipolar technique for 20 min. on shoulder joint). This treatment was repeated three times per weeks with 24 hours rest for 3 weeks.
group B(Study group)biomechanical scapular mobilization with movement and motor learningAll patients in group B received biomechanical scapular mobilization with movement and motor learning and traditional methods.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analogue Scale3 weeks

1. Visual Analogue Scale: was used to evaluate the intensity of pain, which The pain VAS is a continuous scale comprised of a horizontal (HVAS) or vertical (VVAS) line, usually, 10 centimetres in length, anchored by 2 verbal descriptors, one for each symptom extreme. For pain intensity, the scale is most commonly anchored by "no pain" (score of 0) and "pain as bad as it could be" or "worst imaginable pain" (score of 10 centimetres).

Universal Goniometer3 weeks

Universal goniometer: was used to measure the available range of motion at a joint. where used to measure an available range of motion of abduction and flexion of the shoulder joint.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pharos university in Alexandria

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Alexandria, Egypt

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