Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2026
Effect of scapular stabilization and mobilization-based rehabilitation on pain and shoulder function in subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
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Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Functional Outcomes in the Treatment of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Controlled Clinical Study
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of scapular stabilization exercises on pain, shoulder function, and daily activities in individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome.
methodsSixty-three participants (18–65 years) with clinically diagnosed subacromial impingement syndrome were included in this prospective controlled clinical study. Subjects were randomly assigned to the control group (n = 32; standard physiotherapy) or intervention group (n = 31; physiotherapy plus scapular stabilization). Assessments at baseline, week 6, and week 12 included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire and Modified Constant-Murley Score.
resultsBoth groups improved, but the intervention group achieved significantly better outcomes. At week 12, Constant score was higher (p = 0.048), QuickDASH was lower (p = 0.009, p = 0.003), and VAS scores at rest, movement, and night were reduced (all p < 0.05). The intervention group achieved greater functional improvement and pain reduction, reflected by differences of 0.313 in QuickDASH, 0.498 in rest pain, and 1.128 in movement pain. A minor decrease in movement pain (–0.067) was also seen in participants with higher BMI.
conclusionScapular stabilization added to physiotherapy led to greater improvement in pain, functional scores, and daily activity performance than physiotherapy alone, indicating that targeted scapular training enhances clinical outcomes in subacromial impingement syndrome.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT07277868. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: I.
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