IASTM Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Subacromial Impingement

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-60
SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

About this trial

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), applied in addition to a conventional exercise program, on pain, range of motion, proprioception, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Individuals diagnosed with SIS by MRI

Men and women between 40 and 60 years of age

Individuals with symptoms persisting for at least one month

Individuals with a minimum of 60° of shoulder flexion and abduction range of motion

Disqualifiers

Individuals with a history of surgery on the affected arm

Individuals with an open wound on the arm

Individuals with an active infection

Individuals with inflammatory joint disease

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Conventional exercise group
  • IASTM group

Treatment groups

38 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups