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Specific exercise strategy effective in treating subacromial impingement syndrome
July 2013
Specific exercise strategy effective in treating subacromial impingement syndrome
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of specific exercise strategy on need for surgery in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: randomised controlled study
BMJ. 2012 Feb 20;344:e787. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e787Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. T Holmgren discusses exercise strategies for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.
Synopsis
102 patients were randomized to examine the effectiveness of specific exercises in treating subacromial impingement syndrome and preventing the need for surgical intervention. Patients received either a specific exercise strategy (which targeted the rotator cuff and scapula stabilisers) or unspecific movement exercises for the neck and shoulder (control). Results at 12 weeks revealed that signific...
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