IASTM therapy for shoulder pain from impingement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a hands-on therapy called IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) to see if it can reduce pain, improve movement, and help your shoulder feel more stable. It is for people with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) by an MRI scan.
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- Your shoulder symptoms have lasted for at least one month.
- You can lift your arm at least 60 degrees forward or to the side (about a third of the full range).
- You have not had surgery on the affected shoulder, and you do not have an open wound, active infection, inflammatory joint disease, or tumor in that arm.
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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