Two exercises for shoulder impingement with shoulder blade problems
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two exercises (rowing while lying face down vs. a lateral pull-down machine) to see which works better for shoulder impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. It focuses on people aged 40–65 who are overweight and have had pain for at least 3 months.
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Who can take part
- Adults aged 40–65 years
- Right-hand dominant
- Shoulder pain for at least 3 months
- Diagnosed with shoulder impingement and scapular dyskinesia (abnormal shoulder blade movement)
- Overweight (BMI ≥ 25)
- No past shoulder surgery, dislocation, or fracture
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