Subacromial Pain Syndrome and Graded Motor Imagery
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Shoulder Pain focused on measuring Shoulder Pain, graded motor imagery
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 20-50 years of age with complaints of shoulder pain in the anterio-lateral region lasting more than 6 weeks, with a positive Neer impingement test and/or a positive Hawkins-Kennedy test Additionally, patients must have at least one of the symptoms listed. These symptoms are: painful arch on active shoulder elevation, pain with resisted shoulder external rotation in abduction at 90°, and a positive empty can test. Exclusion Criteria: Having had a steroid injection into the shoulder within the last 3 months Previous surgery on the neck, thoracic spine or shoulder Red flags (e.g. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, resting blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, history of long-term steroid use) History of shoulder dislocation, subluxation, fracture, adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder, or cervical or thoracic surgery History of full-thickness rotator cuff tear History of cervical disc herniation in the last 6 weeks History of breast cancer on the involved side Isolated acromioclavicular joint pathology (i.e., pain directly localized over the acromioclavicular joint). Signs of cervical radiculopathy, radiculitis, or referred pain originating from the cervical spine Receiving treatment for shoulder pain in the last 3 months Being currently pregnant (Dunning, 2022) Scoring ≤24 on the Standardized Mini Mental Test was determined.
Sites / Locations
- Nuray ALACARecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Traditional Physiotherapy Program
Traditional Physiotherapy Program and Graded Motor Imagery Therapy
This group included strengthening exercises will be applied, including various joint movements and strengthening exercises applied in physiotherapy clinics.
The three different treatment techniques include left/right discrimination training, explicit motor imagery exercises and mirror therapy. These techniques are delivered sequentially but require a flexible approach from the patient and clinician to move forwards, backward and sideways in the treatment process to suit the individual. With patience, persistence and often lots of hard work, GMI gives new hope for treatment outcomes.