Taping vs dry needling for shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two treatments for shoulder pain called subacromial pain syndrome: kinesiology taping (a special stretchy tape) and dry needling (thin needles placed in tight muscles). It aims to see which helps reduce pain and improve movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have shoulder pain that has lasted more than 6 weeks.
- The pain is in the upper or outer part of your arm, especially when you lift it.
- You have not had physical therapy or a steroid shot in your shoulder in the last 3 months.
- You have not had shoulder surgery before.
- You do not have other health problems like rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding disorders, or cancer.
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