ULTRASOUND VERSUS KINESIOTAPING IN RELATION TO SCAPULAR STABILIZATION EXERCISES IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

Kashef, Mahmoud Ahmed; El Sayyad, Mohsen; Ahmed, Hend Hamdy

doi:10.21608/ejpt.2023.223011.1146

ULTRASOUND VERSUS KINESIOTAPING IN RELATION TO SCAPULAR STABILIZATION EXERCISES IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

Document Type : Original Article

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¹ basic science department , faculty of physical therapy heliopolis university

² Professor of Physical Therapy, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.

³ Lecturer of Physical Therapy, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.

10.21608/ejpt.2023.223011.1146

Abstract

Introduction: In shoulder impingement syndrome, overuse or repetitive trauma, aging-related changes, poor vascularity, fatigue of the scapular and glenohumeral muscles, biomechanical changes, neuromuscular adaptations, and imbalances in the rotator cuff musculature can result in shoulder pain, stiffness, and weakness that eventually affect shoulder functional abilities.Aim of Study: ultrasound versus Kinesiotaping to scapular stabilization exercises in pain intensity and shoulder functional ability in patient with shoulder impingement syndrome. Material and Methods: A randomized controlled trial study was conducted. Forty-five patients of both genders with age ranged from 18-55 years with shoulder impingement syndrome were recruited from outpatient clinic of the faculty of physical therapy, Heliopolis University from February 2023 to June 2023 and randomly assigned into three groups; control group (C), received scapular stabilization exercises, and group (A), received scapular stabilization exercises and Kinesiotape group (B) received scapular stabilization exercises and Ultrasound. Pre- and post-treatment assessment using Visual Analogue Scale andQuick Dash were done for all patients. Results: Using MANOVA showed statistically significant difference (P<0.05) between pre- and post-treatment for group (A), (B) and (C) VAS (41.89% , 36.51%, 14.63%) respectively , QUICKDASH (40.89% , 37.41% , 27.71%) respectively. The MANOVA revealed that there were statistical significant difference between group (A) , (B) and (C) in post-treatment measurements of VAS and QUICK DASH (P<0.05). Conclusion: Kinesiotaping combined with scapular stabilisation exercises may be an efficient method for individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome to reduce discomfort and impairment in the shoulder and improve range of motion.

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