Motor imagery and exercise for shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining mental movement training with targeted exercises can reduce shoulder pain caused by impingement syndrome. It aims to improve your shoulder function without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Stage I or II shoulder impingement syndrome by a doctor.
- Your shoulder pain has been on one side only for at least 3 months.
- You have not had physical therapy for your shoulder in the past year.
- You score 24 or higher on a memory and thinking test.
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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