Shoulder dysfunction

This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to a standard exercise program can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Fifty adults aged 30 to 55 with chronic shoulder pain will receive either exercises alone or exercises plus sh…

This study tested a technique called graded motor imagery to help women with chronic shoulder pain after mastectomy. The approach uses left/right judgment tasks, imagined movements, and mirror therapy to retrain the brain's perception of the shoulder. Fifty-four women participate…

This study looked at whether starting gentle shoulder exercises two weeks after getting a heart device (like a pacemaker) helps people recover shoulder movement and strength over three years. Researchers compared two types of exercise programs to standard care in 89 adults. The g…

This study looked at whether adding verbal cues from a therapist during exercise helps breast cancer survivors on radiation therapy. 34 women did a 12-week exercise program with or without verbal guidance. Researchers measured shoulder movement, fatigue, and stress levels to see …

This study looked at whether starting a personalized exercise program before breast cancer surgery helps women recover better. Thirty female survivors followed the program for 12 months. The goal was to improve shoulder motion, reduce pain, and enhance daily function and quality …