Uncertain clinical efficacy of thoracic spinal mobilization for patients with shoulder impingement

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Uncertain clinical efficacy of thoracic spinal mobilization for patients with shoulder impingement. ACE Report. 2017;6(11):21. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/9965

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:2

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Short-Term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation on Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Aug;98(8):1594-1605

Contributing Authors: MN Haik F Alburquerque-Sendín PR Camargo

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Synopsis

61 patients with shoulder impingement syndrome were randomized to management with either thoracic spinal manipulation (TSM) or a sham-TSM technique. Patients were administered two sessions of the allocated protocol, and assessed prior to the second session, immediately after the second session, and at 3-4 day follow-up. Outcomes included pain, functional measures, scapular kinematics, and scapular...