Chest muscle exercises for frozen shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests specific exercises for the pectoralis minor (a small chest muscle) to see if they can reduce shoulder pain, improve shoulder blade movement, and increase chest expansion in people with frozen shoulder that is already starting to recover.
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Who can take part
- Ages 40 to 70 years old
- Doctor-diagnosed frozen shoulder that is in the 'thawing' stage (starting to get better)
- Limited chest expansion when taking a deep breath
- Abnormal movement of your shoulder blade (scapular dyskinesis)
- No other shoulder problems like torn rotator cuff, arthritis, or nerve damage
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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