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pper Thoracic and Postrior Shoulder sustained Stretch Glide

Phase 2
Conditions
subacromial impingement syndrome.
Impingement syndrome of shoulder
M75.4
Registration Number
IRCT20220712055441N1
Lead Sponsor
Muhammad Institute of Medical and Allied Sciences, Multan
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria

Both male and female, of age 25-45 years
Patients with thoracic kyphosis >40o
Patients with at least three positive physical tests from followings Neer impingement test, Hawkins kneddy test, Drop arm test, relocation test and apprehension test will be included.
Patients often have painful arc between 70° and 120° pain on forced movement above the head

Exclusion Criteria

History of rotator cuff tear, shoulder and cervicothoracic surgery
Patients of scapulothoracic dysfunction, sensory/ motor deficit and adhesive capsulitis
Osteoporosis
Surgery
Fractures
Dislocations
Presence of thoracic scoliosis on Adam’s forward bend test

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Shouder Physical Disability. Timepoint: Evaluated before and after treatment. Method of measurement: Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI).;Shoulder pain intensity,. Timepoint: evaluated before and after treatment. Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS),.;Shoulder range of motion. Timepoint: evaluated before and after treatment. Method of measurement: Universal goniometer.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Thoracic Kyphosis Angle. Timepoint: evaluated before and after treatment protocol. Method of measurement: sagittal plane radiograph in weight bearing position and arm folded 45o.
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