SHOULDER PAIN

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 looked at whether training the muscles you use to breathe in could help tennis players with shoulder pain. 40 adult tennis players with non-specific shoulder pain were split into two groups: one did special breathing exercises for 8 weeks, and the other did not. The re…

This study tested whether adding immersive virtual reality (IVR) to standard physiotherapy helps people with long-term shoulder pain more than standard care alone. Researchers enrolled 44 adults aged 18 to 70 with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain lasting at least six months. Th…

This study tested a new injection treatment called PIT (using a sugar-water solution) against TENS (a mild electrical stimulation device) for people with shoulder pain. Thirty-two adults with ongoing shoulder pain received either PIT or TENS, plus exercises, over two weeks. The g…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with partial shoulder tendon tears. 49 adults with shoulder pain did either regular rehab or rehab plus VR. Researchers measured pain, movement, and quality of life to see if VR m…

This study tested whether a combination of physiotherapy techniques—including dry needling, nerve gliding exercises, and scapula strengthening—works better than exercise alone for women with ongoing shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment. Ninety women were randomly assigned …

This study looked at whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who have had a stroke. Forty participants aged 50-85 with lasting shoulder pain after a stroke received the laser treatment. The goal was to see if it helps with pain…

This study tested a 12-week program combining multi-joint strength exercises and sensory stimulation for 80 adults over 60 with chronic rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. The experimental group received the combo plus standard care, while the control group got standard care alon…

This study tested two common physical therapy techniques—Maitland and Mulligan mobilization—in 46 adults with shoulder pain lasting 3 months to 1 year. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain, improves shoulder function, and boosts mental well-being. Participants wer…

This study tested two methods of numbing the suprascapular nerve (a nerve in the shoulder) to control pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Sixty adults scheduled for shoulder surgery received either an anterior or posterior nerve block. Researchers measured pain levels, diap…

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 kinesiology taping on the shoulder could reduce pain and improve function in 56 dental students who work in clinic. Participants received taping every other day for three sessions, and filled out questionnaires before and after. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one works better for pain after shoulder surgery. Sixty adults having arthroscopic shoulder surgery received either an interscalene block or a serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block. The main goal was to see h…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks for pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery in 60 adults. The standard interscalene block can sometimes weaken the diaphragm, making breathing harder. The newer infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial block aims to avoid that side effec…

This study tested two ways to numb the shoulder after surgery: the standard interscalene block and a combination of two other blocks (infraclavicular and anterior suprascapular). The goal was to see if the combination could provide equal pain relief without causing temporary diap…

This study tested whether Pilates exercises or mirror therapy works better for shoulder pain and stiffness after neck dissection surgery. Fifty-two adults aged 35 to 55 took part. Both treatments aim to improve movement and reduce pain without medication.

This study tested two treatments for shoulder pain in people who had a stroke: a nerve stimulation technique and physical therapy. About 96 adults with lasting shoulder pain after a stroke took part. The goal was to see if combining both treatments works better than either one al…

This study tested two treatments for partial tears of the shoulder tendon: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and a home exercise program. Forty adults with chronic shoulder pain received either three PRP shots or did exercises at home. Researchers measured pain, movement, and…

This study looked at whether adding dry needling to standard physical therapy helps people recover faster after shoulder stabilization surgery. 39 adults participated, receiving either physical therapy alone or physical therapy plus dry needling. Researchers measured range of mot…

This study looked at whether a specific stretch called the sleeper stretch can help CrossFit athletes with shoulder pain move better and perform stronger. Twenty-six regular CrossFit participants were included, and researchers measured their shoulder strength and function. The go…

This study looked at whether adding a nerve block in the armpit to the standard shoulder block can reduce pain and opioid use after total shoulder replacement. Twelve adults having shoulder replacement surgery received both blocks. Researchers measured recovery room time, pain sc…

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 completed study with 247 adults aged 18 to 50 explored how body measurements, shoulder muscle strength, and core endurance influence the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) score. Participants performed a push-up-like movement touching one hand to t…

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 looked at 60 adults with shoulder pain to understand what makes their pain more "irritable" — meaning easier to trigger, more intense, and slower to calm down. Researchers measured how sensitive participants were to heat, cold, and pressure, and also checked their psyc…

This study looked at 64 tennis players to see if shoulder pain is linked to weaker breathing muscles and changes in the diaphragm. Participants were split into two groups: those with shoulder pain and those without. Researchers measured breathing strength and diaphragm thickness …

This study examined the connection between a rounded upper back (thoracic kyphosis) and shoulder pain, movement, strength, and daily function in 30 adults aged 18 to 60 with a kyphosis angle over 40 degrees. Researchers measured the curve of the spine, pain levels, shoulder motio…

This study created and tested a new questionnaire called the Shoulder Problems Assessment Scale (SPAS) for Turkish adults with shoulder pain or injuries. Researchers worked with 450 people to make sure the scale accurately measures shoulder-related limitations. The goal is to pro…

This study looked at 87 people with frozen shoulder to see if their level of central sensitization—a condition where the nervous system is extra sensitive to pain—affected how well they responded to a shoulder injection. Researchers measured central sensitization using a question…

This study tested 82 healthy young adults to see how body measurements and physical activity levels affect a shoulder stability test called the CKCUEST. Participants did a timed push-up-like movement, touching one hand to the other. The goal is to better understand what influence…

This study looked at 100 older adults (60+) to see if those with severe vision loss from age-related macular degeneration have more shoulder pain, stiffness, and movement problems compared to those with normal vision. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and daily living a…

This completed study followed 1,100 adults with shoulder pain for up to five years to see how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes) affects recovery. Participants received standard treatments like physiotherapy, injections, or surgery.…

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 …