Shoulder impingement syndrome

This study looked at how well a specific knee replacement (balanSys UNI) works over time. 116 people with knee arthritis got the implant and were followed for at least 2 years. Doctors measured knee function using the Knee Society Score and checked X-rays for any problems.

This study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures a patient's ability to move, use the toilet, and think clearly while in their hospital room. Researchers worked with 100 adults who had conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or ampu…

This study looks at whether adding a type of tape called dynamic tape to shoulder exercises helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Participants will do motor control exercises either with or without the tape. The goal is to see if the tape improves shoulder movement, mu…

This study investigates whether adding focal muscle vibration to shoulder exercises can improve how the brain processes sensory and movement signals in people with chronic subacromial impingement syndrome. Participants will receive 12 sessions of either vibration-assisted exercis…

This study tested a treatment called radial shock wave phonophoresis for people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 70 adults aged 25-40 with shoulder pain were split into two groups: one got shock wave therapy plus standard physical therapy, the other got shock waves alone. The …

This study tested whether adding a self-massage technique (Self-Mulligan) to online physical therapy helps people with shoulder pain more than online therapy alone. 52 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months took part. Both groups improved, but those who also did the self…

This study tested two treatments for shoulder pain caused by subacromial impingement syndrome. 94 adults received either high-intensity laser therapy or a combination of physical therapy treatments, plus exercises. Researchers measured pain, function, and quality of life right af…

This study tested whether adding gentle neck and upper back manual therapy to a standard exercise program helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 56 adults with shoulder pain for 3-6 months took part. The goal was to see if this combined approach improves pain, range of …

This study tested whether a tailored physiotherapy program after a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection could reduce pain and improve movement in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Fifty-four adults aged 30-65 with stage I or II shoulder impingement took part. The treatme…

This study tested two different physical therapy programs for people with chronic shoulder pain caused by subacromial bursitis. All 60 participants received three ultrasound-guided steroid injections, then were randomly assigned to either a special movement therapy (PNF) or stand…

This pilot study looked at whether passive static stretching can increase hip flexibility in three groups: people who had hip replacement, those with long-term hip pain, and healthy volunteers. Twelve participants followed a 4-week stretching program three times a week under supe…

This study tested whether kinetic chain exercises—movements that engage the whole body's muscle chain—can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Thirty-six adults aged 30 to 50 with shoulder pain were split into two groups: one did…

This study tested two different manual therapy techniques for people with rotator cuff syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. Sixty adults aged 30 to 60 received either the Spencer technique or mobilization with movement, both combined with standard physiotherapy like heat an…

This study tested whether AI chatbots (ChatGPT and DeepSeek) could help create better exercise plans for people with shoulder pain (subacromial pain syndrome). 75 adults were split into three groups: standard physiotherapy, standard plus ChatGPT exercises, or standard plus DeepSe…

This study tested whether an injection made from human placenta, called LAENNEC, can reduce shoulder pain in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 50 adults with shoulder pain received either the LAENNEC injection or a placebo, guided by ultrasound. The main goal was to see …

This study tested if gentle shoulder joint mobilization can reduce pain and improve movement in people with sub-acromial pain syndrome. 36 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months took part. Researchers compared two types of joint mobilization to see which worked better.

This study looked at whether adding vibration therapy or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to standard physical therapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 48 adults aged 40-60 with confirmed shoulder impingement took part. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physiotherapy improves pain, movement, and sleep in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Thirty adults were split into two groups: one got shock waves plus physiotherapy, the other got physiotherapy alone. Rese…

This study tested two different exercise programs—Blackburn stabilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)—in 51 adults with shoulder impingement syndrome. Participants did 18 sessions over six weeks, adding these exercises to a standard routine. The goal was t…

This study looked at how common muscle and posture problems are in physiotherapy students and whether a special physiotherapy program could help. 44 students with back pain and muscle tightness received treatments like trigger point release, stretching, and joint mobilization. Th…

This study tested whether adding scapular stabilization exercises to standard physiotherapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Sixty adults with shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either the special exercises or routine physiotherapy for 12 weeks. Researchers m…

This study compared two treatments for chronic shoulder pain: a nerve block injection and a radiofrequency ablation procedure. 104 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months were treated and followed for 3 months. The goal was to see which treatment provides better and longe…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can reduce shoulder pain and improve function in people with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. 34 adults with shoulder pain for at least three months took part. They were split into two groups: one di…

This study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either pa…

This study tested whether teaching people about how pain works (pain neuroscience education) could improve shoulder pain and daily function. 42 adults with rotator cuff shoulder pain received either exercise alone or exercise plus pain education over 6 weeks. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) can immediately reduce pain, improve body awareness, and fix posture in people with rounded shoulders and shoulder impingement. 114 adults with neck pain took part. Researchers measured pain, posture, and joint p…

This study tested whether adding ultrasound or kinesiotape to shoulder exercises helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome feel less pain and move better. Forty-five adults with shoulder pain for at least a month took part. They did exercises three times a week for four wee…

This study tested whether strengthening the muscles that help keep the shoulder joint stable (humeral head depressors) can improve function and reduce pain in people with subacromial impingement syndrome. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did targeted strengtheni…

This study compared robotic-assisted total knee replacement to the conventional technique in 95 patients with knee arthritis. The goal was to see if robotic surgery leads to better knee function, less pain, and higher satisfaction two years after the operation. Researchers also c…

This study tested whether adding breathing exercises to standard manual therapy improves pain and function in people with rotator cuff impingement syndrome. Fifty-two adults with shoulder pain received either manual therapy alone or manual therapy plus breathing exercises. Resear…

This study tested whether adding thoracic (upper back) extension exercises or kinesio taping to standard shoulder exercises could improve pain, function, and strength in adults with subacromial pain syndrome. 75 participants were split into three groups and exercised five days a …

This study translated the Generic Functional Index, a questionnaire that measures how well people can do daily activities, into Turkish. Researchers tested it with 200 adults who have muscle or joint problems to see if it is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give Turkish-spea…

This pilot study looked at whether measuring arm speed in 3D can help track recovery in people with shoulder pain (subacromial pain syndrome). Thirteen adults had their shoulder movement measured before and after a standard 4-session rehab program. The goal was to see if these sp…

This study tested whether giving general practitioners a simple, evidence-based guideline improves care for people with shoulder pain. 160 adults with shoulder pain took part in Norwegian GP clinics. Researchers measured pain, disability, and quality of life to see if the guideli…

This study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…

This study looked at 101 people with shoulder impingement syndrome to see if the angle of a certain shoulder bone (the critical shoulder angle) is related to how well they sense their shoulder's position and how much disability they feel. Researchers measured the bone angle from …

This completed study compared how well people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), people with other muscle or bone pain, and healthy individuals can imagine movements. Researchers used a questionnaire called the MIQ-RS to measure motor imagery skills. The goal was to see …

This study surveyed 116 adults with chronic pain at a rehabilitation clinic to understand how their pain beliefs, spiritual well-being, and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine are related. Participants filled out several questionnaires about their pain, mood, …

This study looked at 30 people with hip pain caused by a condition called ischiofemoral impingement, where the hip bones pinch soft tissues. Researchers wanted to see if ultrasound measurements of the hip space and muscle thickness match up with MRI scans, which are the current s…

This study looked at 44 people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff tears to see if a condition called central sensitization (where the nervous system is extra sensitive to pain) changes how well a steroid injection works. Participants got a shot of betamethasone and prilocaine i…

This study looked at 44 people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff problems to see if their level of central sensitization (a heightened pain response in the nervous system) affected how well a steroid injection worked. Researchers measured pain sensitivity before the injection …