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Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Individuals With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Led by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-25
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
1 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) when added to a conventional exercise program for people with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS). This study aims to assess how these treatments impact pain, range of motion, joint position sense (proprioception), functionality, and quality of life in adults aged 40 to 60 years who have SIS symptoms lasting at least one month. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Conventional Exercise Group or the IASTM Group. Both groups will undergo treatment three times a week for four weeks, totaling 12 sessions. The Conventional Exercise Group will receive electrotherapy including TENS, ultrasound, and cold-pack applications along with guided shoulder exercises. The IASTM Group will receive the same conventional treatment plus Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization applied to specific shoulder muscles during each session. Before and after the 4-week treatment, participants will be assessed for pain using the Visual Analog Scale, shoulder range of motion, joint position sense, arm and shoulder functionality with the DASH questionnaire, and quality of life related to rotator cuff health. These measures will help the researchers understand the effects of adding IASTM to exercise. The study involves regular clinical visits over the treatment period with careful monitoring of outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
IASTM Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Subacromial Impingement
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome by MRI
- Men and women aged between 40 and 60 years
- Symptoms present for at least one month
- Shoulder flexion and abduction range of motion of at least 60 degrees
You will not qualify if you...
- History of surgery on the affected arm
- Open wound on the arm
- Active infection
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Presence of malignant or benign tumors
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive either a conventional exercise program alone or combined with Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Treatments occur three times per week for four weeks, totaling 12 sessions, aiming to improve pain, range of motion, proprioception, functionality, and quality of life.
3 visits per week for 4 weeks (total of 12 sessions)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34820
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Research Team
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Burak Menek, PhD
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Ahmet Mesut Zan
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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