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Thoracic Spinal Thrust Manipulation For Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

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May 2025

Thoracic Spinal Thrust Manipulation For Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Vol: 307| Issue: 5| Number:33| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Thoracic spinal thrust manipulation for shoulder impingement syndrome: A meta-analysis of pain relief and functional outcomes.

J Pak Med Assoc . 2025 Mar;75(3):456-461.

Contributing Authors:
B Bukhari S Ali S Afzal

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Eight studies including 410 patients with shoulder impingement syndrome were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing thoracic spinal thrust manipulation (TSTM) vs. sham or control interventions. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain, range of motion (ROM), and functional scores. The meta-analysis revealed no significant differences between TSTM and control groups in clin...

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