The Effect of Lower Limb Kinetic Chain Exercise in Shoulder Impingement
Effects of Lower Limb Kinetic Chain Exercise to Shoulder Rehabilitation Program in Patients With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Cairo University
50 participants
Jan 20, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial study is to investigate the effect of performing lower limb kinetic chain exercise on muscle activation of scapular muscle strength ratio in patients with shoulder impingement. the main question it aims to answer is: Does the addition of lower limb kinetic chain exercise to a shoulder exercise program improve scapular muscles strength ratio in patients with shoulder impingement? participants will be devided into two groups to be compared: The first group will be given a rehabilitation program consisting of strengthening exercises (for scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff) and stretching exercises (for pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, latissimus dorsi, levator scapula) The second group will be given the same exercises in addition to lower limb kinetic chain exercise
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Age ranges between 20 and 45 years old
- Unilateral shoulder pain lasting more than 6 weeks
- At least one positive finding in each of these categories:
- Painful arc of movement during flexion or abduction
- Positive Neer or Hawkins-Kennedy impingement signs
- Pain on resisted lateral rotation, abduction or Jobe test
Exclusion Criteria6
- History of surgery
- History of fracture or dislocation
- Type III acromion
- Rotator cuff tear
- Long head of biceps tendon tear
- Cervical radiculopathy
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Interventions
Exercises done 3 times per weeks, 3 repetitions per exercise for 3 months
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NCT06195956