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Trial reportBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Comparison of specific and non-specific treatment approaches for individuals with posterior capsule tightness and shoulder impingement symptoms: A randomized controlled trial.

Dayana P Rosa, John D Borstad, Julia K Ferreira, Vander Gava, Rodrigo V Santos, Paula R Camargo

3 registry-linked trialsOpen access · bronzeAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Brazilian journal of physical therapy. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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.

NCT05444426 nacompletednot on this map

Investigation of the Effect of Conventional Treatment on Postural Stability and Balance in Individuals With Shoulder Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorIstanbul University - CerrahpasaRan2022 to 2022Enrolled40ConditionsShoulder Pain, Balance, DistortedArmsShoulder Rehabilitation
NCT06509516 naunknown statusnot on this map

Quasi-experimental Study Protocol to Measure the Effect of Modified Sleeper-Stretch on the Elasticity of the Posterior and Posteroinferior Glenohumeral Capsule by Means of Shear Wave Elastography in Adult Population

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of AlcalaRan2024 to 2025Enrolled64ConditionsShoulder Pain, Shoulder Pain ChronicArmsModified Sleeper-Stretch
NCT06926465 nacompletednot on this map

Efficacy of adding trunk integrated kinetic chain exercises to conventional exercise therapy program in subacromial impingement syndrome

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2024 to 2025Enrolled30ConditionsSubacromial ImpingementArmsConventional treatment, Trunk integrated kinetic chain exercises
3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 33 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Dayana P RosaLaboratory of Analysis and Intervention of the Shoulder Complex, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
John D BorstadDepartment of Physical Therapy, The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, USA.
Julia K FerreiraLaboratory of Analysis and Intervention of the Shoulder Complex, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Vander GavaLaboratory of Analysis and Intervention of the Shoulder Complex, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Rodrigo V SantosLaboratory of Analysis and Intervention of the Shoulder Complex, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Paula R CamargoLaboratory of Analysis and Intervention of the Shoulder Complex, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: prcamargo@ufscar.br.
Universidade Federal de São Carlos · BRCollege of St. Scholastica · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPosterior capsule tightness (PCT) is associated with shoulder pain and altered shoulder kinematics, range of motion (ROM), external rotation (ER) strength, and pain sensitization.

objectiveTo assess the effects of two interventions on shoulder kinematics, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) scores, ROM, strength, and pressure pain threshold (PPT) in individuals with PCT and shoulder impingement symptoms.

methodsIn this prospectively registered randomized controlled trial 59 individuals were randomized to either an Experimental Intervention Group (EIG, n=31) or a Control Intervention Group (CIG, n=28). The low flexion (LF) test was used to determine the presence of PCT. Shoulder kinematics, SPADI scores, internal rotation (IR) and ER ROM, ER strength, and PPT were measured pre- and post-treatment. Those in the EIG received an intervention specific to pain and PCT and those in the CIG received a non-specific intervention, both 4 weeks in duration.

resultsIndividuals in the EIG demonstrated more scapular upward rotation (P=.03; mean difference (MD)=3.3°; 95% Confidence Interval (CI)=1.3°, 4.9°) and improved value on the LF test (P=.02; MD=4.6°; 95%CI=0.7°, 8.6°) than those in the CIG after treatment. Both groups presented less anterior (P<.01; MD=-0.7mm; 95%CI=-1.3mm, -0.2mm) and superior (P<.01; MD=-0.5mm; 95%CI=-0.9mm, -0.2mm) humeral translations, decreased SPADI score (P<.01; MD=-23.6; 95%CI=-28.7, -18.4), increased IR ROM (P<.01; MD=4.6°; 95%CI=1.8°, 7.8°) and PPTs for upper trapezius (P<.01; MD=60.1kPa; 95%CI=29.3kPa, 90.9kPa), infraspinatus (P=.04; MD=47.3kPa; 95%CI=2.1kPa, 92.5kPa), supraspinatus (P<.01; MD=63.7kPa; 95%CI=29.6kPa, 97.9kPa), and deltoid (P<.01; MD=40.9kPa; 95%CI=12.3kPa, 69.4kPa) after treatment.

conclusionThe experimental intervention was more effective at improving PCT as measured through changes in the LF test. No benefit of the specific approach over the non-specific intervention was noted for the remaining variables.

Indexed as

Shoulder Impingement SyndromeShoulder JointBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansRange of Motion, ArticularScapulaShoulderShoulder PainGlenohumeral jointMobilizationPhysical therapyRehabilitationScapula

Identifiers

PMID34001426
PMCPMC8536855
OpenAlexW3158874148

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