Shoulder Function and 3-Dimensional Kinematics in People With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Before and After a 6-Week Exercise Program

Abstract

The use of this exercise protocol in the management of shoulder impingement syndrome may have a positive impact on patients' impairments and functional limitations. Our findings suggest a relatively simple exercise program combined with patient education may be effective and, therefore, merits study in a larger trial using a control group. Changes in scapular kinematics did not appear to be a primary mechanism underlying improvement in symptoms and function.