Taping and dry needling for shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments: taping and dry needling, to see which works better for shoulder pain caused by subacromial pain syndrome. If you join, you'll get one of these treatments and be monitored to see how it helps your pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have pain in the upper, outer part of your shoulder or arm, especially when lifting your arm.
- Your shoulder pain has lasted longer than 6 weeks.
- You have at least three of several specific shoulder test findings (like pain with certain arm movements).
- If needed, an MRI has confirmed the diagnosis.
- You have not had physical therapy for the shoulder or a shoulder injection in the past 3 months, and you have never had shoulder surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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