About this trial
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 criteria
Qualifiers
Age ranges between 20 and 45 years old
Unilateral shoulder pain lasting more than 6 weeks
Painful arc of movement during flexion or abduction
Positive Neer or Hawkins-Kennedy impingement signs
Disqualifiers
History of surgery
History of fracture or dislocation
Type III acromion
Rotator cuff tear
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- exercise