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http://dx.doi.org/10.15268/ksim.2020.8.2.041

The Effect of Scapulothoracic Exercise and Thoracic Mobilization on Shoulder Pain and Function in Shoulder Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear  

Kim, Donghyeon (Dept. of Health Science, Graduate School of Eulji University)
Kim, Myungchul (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Eulji University)
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine / v.8, no.2, 2020 , pp. 41-51 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of scapulothoracic exercise and thoracic mobilization on shoulder pain and function in individulas with shoulder partial- thickness rotator cuff tear. Methods : Forty-five subjects were recruited and randomly divided into 3 groups of 15 subjects each : Scapulothoracic exercise with Thoracic mobilization (STwTM), Scapulothoracic exercise (ST), and Thoracic mobilization (TM) groups. All subjects were assessed for pain and disability of shoulder, thoracic angle base on the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) and Thoracic kyphosis assessment (TKA) using Baseline Bubble Inclinometer. All groups performed 50 minutes of the intervention twice a week for a total of six weeks. These tests were evaluated Three times : prior to the start of the intervention, after three weeks and, after six weeks had passed. Results : The SPADI score showed that pain and dysfunction in the STwTM group decreased compared to those in the other two groups. The TKA score showed a decrease over time in the ST, TM, and STwTM groups, in increasing order. However, the TKA score decreased significantly in the STwTM group compared to that in the oher two groups. Conclusion : ST and TM are effective in improving pain and dysfunction in patients. However, STwTM may be more effective for patients.
Keywords
rotator cuff partial tear; scapulothoracic exercise; thoracic mobilization;
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