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Virtual Reality Based Exercise Training Versus Mulligan Mobilization on Shoulder Posture and Function in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2026-01-27
74
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
19 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The study will compare the effect of virtual reality based exercise training versus Mulligan mobilization in addition to exercise therapy added to both groups on shoulder posture and function in subacromial impingement syndrome.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality Based Exercise Training Versus Mulligan Mobilization on Shoulder Posture and Function in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 30 and 50 years
- Diagnosed with stage II subacromial impingement syndrome by an orthopedic surgeon
- Non-athlete from the general population
- Unilateral shoulder pain localized anteriorly or laterally to the acromion, worsened by shoulder flexion or abduction
- Presence of at least four of the following: Neer impingement test, Hawkins' test, pain on supraspinatus empty-can test, painful arc of movement from 70° to 120°, painful greater tuberosity of the humerus
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 Kg/m²
You will not qualify if you...
- Shoulder physical treatment or acute pain flare within the previous three months
- Previous shoulder surgeries for tendon repair
- Malignancy, epilepsy, pregnancy, or systemic conditions such as chronic renal or liver failure
- Mini-Mental State Examination score less than 24/30 or significant vision impairment preventing reading with Head Mounted Device
- Corticosteroid injection in the last three months or chronic steroid use
- Adhesive capsulitis, glenohumeral joint instability, numbness or tingling in the upper limb, or full-thickness rotator cuff tear
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Sara M Meselhy, Demonstrator
CONTACT
A
Afaf M Tahoon, lecturer
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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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