SHOULDER PAIN

This study tested a new questionnaire designed to measure how shoulder problems affect daily activities in Turkish adults. Researchers developed a simple 'yes/no' format questionnaire and gave it to 450 people with shoulder pain to see if it was accurate and reliable. The goal wa…

This study tested whether adding a second nerve block to the standard pain control method could better manage pain after shoulder replacement surgery. Researchers enrolled 12 adults having shoulder replacement to compare the two approaches. They measured how long patients stayed …

This study tested whether adding dry needling to standard physical therapy helps people recover faster after shoulder stabilization surgery. It involved 39 adults who had the surgery, comparing those who got physical therapy plus weekly dry needling to those who got physical ther…

This study compared two different injection approaches for numbing shoulder pain after arthroscopic surgery. Researchers tested whether injecting pain-blocking medication from the front (anterior) or back (posterior) of the shoulder provided better pain relief with fewer side eff…

This study compared two different hands-on physical therapy techniques—Maitland and Mulligan mobilization—to see which works better for reducing shoulder pain and improving function. Researchers worked with 46 adults who had experienced shoulder pain for 3-12 months. They measure…

This study aimed to find the best physical therapy approach for women experiencing long-term shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment. Researchers compared three methods: a comprehensive hands-on therapy, targeted shoulder blade exercises, and general shoulder exercises. They …

This study compared two common non-surgical treatments for partial shoulder tendon tears. One group received three injections of concentrated platelets from their own blood, while the other followed a home exercise program. Researchers measured which approach better reduced pain …

This study tested whether a temporary nerve stimulation device, physical therapy, or a combination of both works best for long-term shoulder pain relief in people who have had a stroke. 96 stroke survivors with persistent, moderate-to-severe shoulder pain were randomly assigned t…

This study tested whether adding back exercises or a special elastic tape to standard shoulder exercises works better for reducing pain and improving movement in adults with chronic shoulder pain. 75 people were split into three groups doing exercises five days a week for three w…

This study tested whether a specific shoulder stretch, called the 'sleeper stretch,' could help CrossFit athletes. Researchers wanted to see if the stretch improved shoulder movement, strength, and upper body performance while reducing pain. They compared results in 26 active Cro…

This study compared two methods of numbing nerves to control pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested a new combination of nerve blocks against the standard method to see if it provided equal pain relief while avoiding a risky side effect that can temporarily paralyze the …

This study tested whether adding a special exercise and sensory training program to standard treatment helps older adults with long-term shoulder pain. 80 participants over age 60 were divided into two groups: one received the new 12-week program plus usual care, while the other …

This study compared two different rehabilitation methods—Pilates exercises and mirror therapy—to help people recover shoulder function after neck dissection surgery for cancer. It involved 52 adults who had developed shoulder pain and limited movement following their surgery. Res…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with partial shoulder tendon tears. 49 participants were split into two groups: one did standard therapy, and the other did standard therapy plus interactive VR games. The go…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques for managing pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested whether a newer block that spares the diaphragm muscle works as well as a traditional block for pain control. The study involved 60 patients having arthroscopic s…

This study tested whether adding vibration therapy or a special scraping technique (IASTM) to standard physical therapy works better for shoulder pain from impingement syndrome. 48 adults aged 40-60 with confirmed shoulder pain received one of the three treatment plans for four w…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques for managing pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested which method provided better pain relief while using less opioid pain medication and causing fewer breathing problems. Sixty patients having planned shoulder surg…

This study tested whether high-intensity laser therapy could help reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people recovering from a stroke. It involved 40 stroke survivors with shoulder pain, comparing laser therapy plus exercise to exercise alone. The goal was to see if the …

This study tested if applying a special elastic tape (kinesiology tape) to the shoulder could quickly reduce pain and improve function for dental students. 56 final-year students with shoulder pain from clinical work had the tape applied three times over a week. Researchers measu…

This study aimed to understand if having a more hunched upper back (thoracic kyphosis) is connected to shoulder pain, stiffness, weakness, and difficulty using the arm. Researchers measured the back curve, pain levels, shoulder movement, strength, and function in 30 adults with a…

This study aimed to understand if a condition called 'central sensitization'—where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain—affects how well steroid injections work for chronic shoulder pain. Researchers followed 44 adults with rotator cuff pain who received a standard…

This study aimed to understand if a person's general pain sensitivity, called central sensitization, influences how well a standard steroid injection works for frozen shoulder. Researchers followed 87 adults with frozen shoulder who received the injection. They measured pain sens…

This study aimed to understand how a person's body measurements and physical activity level affect their score on a common shoulder stability test. Researchers tested 82 healthy young adults aged 18-25. They performed a specific push-up style test and answered activity questionna…

This study looked at whether older adults with significant vision loss from macular degeneration experience more shoulder pain, stiffness, and movement problems than seniors with normal vision. Researchers compared 100 participants aged 60+ to see how vision loss might affect sho…

This study followed 1100 people with shoulder pain for up to 5 years to understand what factors lead to long-lasting pain. Researchers specifically wanted to see if having metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and excess belly fat) makes shoulder pa…