Telehealth versus in-person therapy for shoulder impingement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat subacromial impingement syndrome (a common cause of shoulder pain with overhead activities): doing exercises through a video platform at home versus attending in-person physical therapy sessions. The goal is to see which approach works better and is more practical for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome (shoulder pain with overhead activities, often confirmed by ultrasound or MRI)
- You have reliable internet access and a smartphone, tablet, or computer to join video therapy sessions
- You have not had shoulder surgery in the past 3 months
- You are not currently receiving physical therapy or other shoulder treatments elsewhere
- You do not have a rotator cuff tear (a deeper injury in the shoulder)
Quick eligibility check
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