Passive joint mobilisation for the treatment of shoulder pain

This study looks at whether gentle hands-on physiotherapy (called passive joint mobilisation) for the shoulder joint can reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with shoulder pain. Participants will also do shoulder exercises and receive advice, and the study compares those who receive the hands-on treatment with those who only do exercises. You may be eligible if: - You have pain in or around your shoulder during movement - You still have at least 75% of normal shoulder movement (arm raising and lifting sideways) You may NOT be eligible if: - Moving your neck makes your shoulder symptoms worse - You have tingling or pins and needles in your arm - Hands-on shoulder treatment is medically unsuitable for you - Your shoulder movement is severely limited (less than 75% of normal) - Your shoulder pain is caused by inflammation or a tumour - You have had surgery or a significant shoulder injury in the last 4 weeks - You feel your shoulder is unstable or may dislocate Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.