ArticleMedical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran2014
The effects of scapular stabilization based exercise therapy on pain, posture, flexibility and shoulder mobility in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a controlled randomized clinical trial.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
31 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 85 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of scapular stabilization exercises on subacromial pain (impingement) syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Efficacy of management of associated dysfunctions on rotator cuff and long head of the biceps: systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Pooled it
- Minimal important differences for improvement in shoulder condition patient-reported outcomes: a systematic review to inform aBMJ open · 2019Pooled it
- Specific or general exercise strategy for subacromial impingement syndrome-does it matter? A systematic literature review and meta analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2017Pooled it
- Effect of scapular stabilization and mobilization-based rehabilitation on pain and shoulder function in subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Trial
- The Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Alignment, Joint Position Sense, and Functional Stability of the Upper Limbs in Adolescent Girls with Upper Crossed Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of school health · 2024Trial
- Impact of adding scapular stabilization to postural correctional exercises on symptomatic forward head posture: a randomized controlled trial.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2022Trial
- A randomized controlled trial of scapular exercises with electromyography biofeedback in oral cancer patients with accessory nerve dysfunction.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- The Effects of Meditation with Stabilization Exercise in Marine Region on Pain, Tactile Sense, Muscle Characteristics and Strength, Balance, Quality of Life, and Depression in Female Family Caregivers of People with Severe Physical Disabilities: A Randomized Single-Blinded Controlled Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Comparison of different electrotherapy methods and exercise therapy in shoulder impingement syndrome: A prospective randomized controlled trial.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2018Trial
- Effects of Conscious Control of Scapular Orientation in Oral Cancer Survivors With Scapular Dyskinesis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
- Adding respiratory exercises to scapular stabilization training in adolescent girls with upper cross syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Functional Outcomes After Imaging- and Orthopedic Test-Guided Evaluation of Shoulder Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Methods and protocols · 2025Review
- Scapular dyskinesis-based exercise therapy versus multimodal physical therapy for subacromial impingement syndrome in young overhead athletes with scapular dyskinesis: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Machine learning insights into scapular stabilization for alleviating shoulder pain in college students.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of specific scapular therapeutic exercises in patients with shoulder pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2024Review
- The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Pattern Kinesio Taping on Arm Swing, Balance, and Gait Parameters among Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Differences in Trapezius Muscle H-Reflex between Asymptomatic Subjects and Symptomatic Shoulder Pain Subjects.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Exercise Biomechanics for Health: Evaluating Lifelong Activities for Well-Being.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Eccentric Versus Concentric Exercises in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Comparative Study.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2023Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundDysfunction in the kinetic chain caused by poor scapula stabilization can contribute to shoulder injuries and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS). The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two treatment approaches scapular stabilization based exercise therapy and physical therapy in patients with SIS.
methodsThe study is a randomized clinical trial in which 68 patients with SIS were randomly assigned in two groups of exercise therapy (ET) and physical therapy (PT) and received 18 sessions of treatment. Pain, shoulders' range of abduction and external rotation, shoulder protraction, scapular rotation and symmetry as well as postural assessment and Pectoralis minor length were evaluated pre and post intervention. The paired-sample t test and the independent sample t test were applied respectively to determine the differences in each group and between two groups.
resultsOur findings indicated significant differences in abduction and external rotation range, improvement of forward shoulder translation and increase in the flexibility of the involved shoulder between the two groups (respectively ; p=0.024, p=0.001, p<0/0001, p<0/0001). No significant difference was detected in pain reduction between the groups (p=0.576). Protraction of the shoulder (p<0.0001), forward head posture (p<0/0001) and mid thoracic curvature (p<0.0001) revealed a significant improvement in the ET group. Apparent changes occurred in scapular rotation and symmetry in both groups but no significant differences were observed between the two groups (respectively; p=0.183, p=0.578).
conclusionThe scapular stabilization based exercise intervention was successful in increasing shoulder range, decreasing forward head and shoulder postures and Pectoralis minor flexibility.
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