Impact of Lower Limb Exercises on Shoulder Impingement
Effects of Lower Limb Kinetic Chain Exercise to Shoulder Rehabilitation Program in Patients With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
This study tests if adding leg exercises to regular shoulder rehab can help people with shoulder impingement feel stronger and recover better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT06195956 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates whether adding lower limb kinetic chain exercises to a traditional shoulder rehabilitation program can enhance scapular muscle strength in patients suffering from shoulder impingement syndrome. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving standard shoulder exercises and the other receiving the same exercises plus lower limb kinetic chain exercises. The study aims to determine if the inclusion of lower limb exercises improves muscle activation and strength ratios in the scapular region, potentially leading to better rehabilitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 20 to 45 with unilateral shoulder pain lasting more than six weeks and specific positive clinical signs of shoulder impingement.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of shoulder surgery, fractures, dislocations, or specific shoulder pathologies such as rotator cuff tears may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved rehabilitation outcomes for patients with shoulder impingement syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of lower limb kinetic chain exercises with shoulder rehabilitation is novel, similar approaches have shown promise in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranges between 20 and 45 years old * Unilateral shoulder pain lasting more than 6 weeks * At least one positive finding in each of these categories: 1. Painful arc of movement during flexion or abduction 2. Positive Neer or Hawkins-Kennedy impingement signs 3. Pain on resisted lateral rotation, abduction or Jobe test Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery * History of fracture or dislocation * Type III acromion * Rotator cuff tear * Long head of biceps tendon tear * Cervical radiculopathy
Where this trial is running
Giza
- Outpatient physical therapy, Faculty of physical therapy — Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed El Melhat, Phd
- Email: ahmed.elmelhat@cu.edu.lb
- Phone: 01112595022
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.