scholarly journals Pectoralis Minor Syndrome Miscible With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Palamar
Keyword(s):  
Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Subacromial Impingement ◽  
Pectoralis Minor

Stretching Exercises for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: Effects of 6-Week Program on Shoulder Tightness, Pain, and Disability Status

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elif Turgut ◽  
Irem Duzgun ◽  
Gul Baltaci
Keyword(s):  
Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Pain Severity ◽  
Posterior Capsule ◽  
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Subacromial Impingement ◽  
Disability Score ◽  
Pectoralis Minor ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Disability Status ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Context: Increasing soft tissue flexibility and joint mobility is one of the important aims of studies to treat subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a stretching program on posterior capsule tightness, pectoralis minor tightness, pain severity, and disability status in SIS. Design: Single-group pretest posttest design. Setting: University outpatient clinic. Participants: 18 participants diagnosed with SIS (34.8±9.4 y, symptoms duration 5.8±4.9 months) were included in the study. Intervention: The 6-week self-stretching program for pectoralis minor, posterior capsule, levator scapula, and latissimus dorsi was performed. Main Outcome Measures: Posterior capsule tightness, pectoralis minor tightness, pain severity (visual analog scale), and self-reported shoulder-related pain and disability status (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index) were used to assess changes in flexibility and symptoms. Results: Comparisons showed that there was significantly less posterior capsule and pectoralis minor tightness, less pain severity on activity and at night, and a lower disability score reported after the 6-week stretching program (P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in pain severity at rest after the 6-week stretching program (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of the study showed that flexibility, pain severity, and disability gains can be achieved with a 6-week stretching exercise training for participants with SIS. Therefore, shoulder girdle stretching exercises should be recommended early in shoulder rehabilitation program.

Reliability of scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt measurements using a modified digital inclinometer in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Da-In An ◽  
Jung-Eun Park ◽  
Chang-Hyung Lee ◽  
Soo-Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Absolute Measurement ◽  
Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Subacromial Impingement ◽  
Digital Inclinometer ◽  
Posterior Tilt ◽  
Standard Error Of Measurement ◽  
Absolute Reliability ◽  
Anterior Posterior

BACKGROUD: Reliable scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt data are required for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). Only a few studies have explored the reliability of such measurements derived using a modified inclinometer. OBJECTIVES: To determine the relative and absolute reliability of scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt measurements derived using a modified digital inclinometer in patients with SIS. METHOD: Seventeen SIS patients were assessed twice within 1 week. We determined the relative and absolute measurement reliability by calculating the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal clinically important difference (MCID). Both intra- and interrater reliability were determined. RESULTS: The intra-rater reliability (both measurements) was high (0.72–0.88), and the interrater ICC was high to excellent (0.72–0.98). Clinically acceptable SEM and MCID values were obtained for scapular upward rotation (SEM: 4.28–9.33∘, MCID: 5.1–11.3∘) and anterior-posterior tilt (SEM: 3.72–7.55∘, MCID: 2.5–10.8∘). CONCLUSIONS: Measurements of scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt using a modified digital inclinometer reliably reveal scapular position and kinematics in patients with SIS.

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