Exercise therapy for shoulder blade movement problems
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This study compares two types of shoulder exercises to see which works better for people with shoulder blade movement problems, often caused by lots of desk work. If you join, you'll do a guided exercise program that may reduce pain and improve your shoulder function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have shoulder pain rated between 4 and 7 on a 10-point scale.
- You work at a desk or office job for at least 4 hours a day, 40 hours a week, for more than a year.
- A physical therapist has confirmed that you have a shoulder blade movement problem (scapular dyskinesis).
- You have not had any arm or shoulder injury or surgery in the last 3 weeks.
- You do not have nerve problems in your neck or arm, spine issues like scoliosis, or are not pregnant.
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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