New exercise approach may ease shoulder pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT07484360

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 kinetic chain exercises, the other did standard physical therapy. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and disability to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

kinetic chain exercises

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a more effective rehabilitation method for shoulder impingement syndrome, reducing pain and improving function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not outperform standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • RC Medical Centre

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54792, Pakistan