Blood flow therapy for shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of physical therapy that uses a blood pressure cuff to gently limit blood flow to the arm during exercise. It may help people with shoulder pain from subacromial impingement (a common cause of shoulder pain) regain function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 50 years old.
- You have pain in the front or side of one shoulder.
- Your shoulder function is limited (score 7 or less out of 10).
- You can raise your affected arm at least 90 degrees (shoulder height).
- You have not had a shoulder fracture, frozen shoulder, or shoulder surgery.
- You are not currently pregnant or taking blood thinners.
Quick eligibility check
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