Blood Flow Restriction Training vs. Pilates for Shoulder Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two exercise approaches—one using special wraps to limit blood flow during exercise, and standard Pilates—to treat shoulder impingement syndrome (a common condition causing shoulder pain with overhead movements). The goal is to see which method works better at reducing pain and improving shoulder function.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–55 years old with a healthy weight (BMI 18.5–29.9)
- Clinically diagnosed shoulder impingement syndrome with specific positive physical examination tests
- Shoulder symptoms lasting 4–12 weeks (not brand new, but not years old)
- Current pain level between 3 and 8 on a 0–10 pain scale
- No history of shoulder surgery, serious injury, or systemic diseases
- No neck problems, pregnancy, or physical therapy in the past 3 months
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