purpose: altered kinematics of the scapula or scapular dyskinesis (downward rotation, anterior tilt, and protraction) contribute to impingement syndrome by decreasing the subacromial space. given the critical role of scapular position and movement in the function of the shoulder, the aim of this study was to compare scapular position and dyskinesis in individuals with and without rounded should...

background: the objective of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging for shoulder joint pathologies and then compare the results with arthroscopy, the standard for joint diagnosis. methods: in this cross-sectional study, 80 patients with shoulder joint disorders, who underwent final arthroscopy, were studied. based on patients’ medical history and physical...

patients and methods seventy patients with chronic partial supraspinatus tears in magnetic resonance imaging were randomized into two groups; prp (n = 35) and pt (n = 35). before the treatment, at the end of the treatment and at the 12th month after the end of the treatment, range of motion (rom), visual analog scale (vas) for pain, disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand questionnaire (dash), n...

For effective rehabilitation of the shoulder, physical therapists must have correct knowledge of shoulder motion. Reports conflict on whether medial or lateral rotation of the humerus accompanies shoulder flexion. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between flexion and rotation at the glenohumeral joint. We determined rotation that accompanied active shoulder flexion by ...

Aims and Objectives: The aim of research is to compare the effectiveness of shoulder cuff support versus shoulder strapping. Methodology: A sample of 20 stroke subjects was recruited for the study. The subject were randomly divided in to 2 groups Group A ( shoulder cuff group) and Group B (shoulder strapping group). Pre test assessment was done by Visual analogue scale & pain free range of moti...

[Purpose] This study aimed to clarify activation of the infraspinatus and scapular stabilizing muscles during shoulder external rotation at various shoulder elevation angles. [Subjects] Twenty subjects participated in this study and all measurements were performed on the right shoulder. [Methods] Isometric shoulder external rotation strength and surface electromyographic data were measured with...

AIM To test the hypothesis that work related mechanical and psychosocial factors predict new onset shoulder pain in newly employed workers. METHODS Two year prospective study of newly employed workers from 12 diverse occupational settings. At baseline, 1081 subjects provided information on work related mechanical and psychosocial risk factors, and current pain status. RESULTS In all, 803 (7...