The Effect of Lower Limb Kinetic Chain Exercise in Shoulder Impingement

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-45
SponsorCairo University

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

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators