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Management of chronic pain in the neck/shoulder region with scapular function training

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September 2014

Management of chronic pain in the neck/shoulder region with scapular function training

Vol: 3| Issue: 9| Number:11| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect of scapular function training on chronic pain in the neck/shoulder region: a randomized controlled trial

J Occup Rehabil. 2014 Jun;24(2):316-24

Contributing Authors:
CH Andersen LL Andersen MK Zebis G Sjøgaard

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Synopsis

47 office workers with chronic non-specific pain in the neck and shoulder region were randomized to investigate the efficacy of intensive scapular function training (SFT) on pain, pressure pain threshold, and strength. Patients were monitored over 10 weeks against a control. The evidence presented in this trial demonstrated that SFT was associated with significant relief from pain, increased press...

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