The Comparative Effects of Upper Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation Techniques in Individuals With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Zendy

Jason Grimes | Zendy; Emilio J. Puentedura | Zendy; M. Samuel Cheng | Zendy; Amee L. Seitz | Zendy

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The Comparative Effects of Upper Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation Techniques in Individuals With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Author(s) -

Jason Grimes,

Emilio J. Puentedura,

M. Samuel Cheng,

Amee L. Seitz

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.367

H-Index - 121

eISSN - 1938-1344

pISSN - 0190-6011

DOI - 10.2519/jospt.2019.8484

Subject(s) - medicine , supine position , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , subacromial impingement , shoulder impingement syndrome , physical medicine and rehabilitation , manual therapy , thoracic spine , surgery , rotator cuff , alternative medicine , pathology

Subacromial pain syndrome (SPS) accounts for as much as 44% of shoulder pain encountered by physical therapists. Thoracic spine thrust manipulation (TSTM) is effective in the short term for improving pain and function in individuals with SPS, but its mechanisms remain elusive. Furthermore, it is unknown whether individuals with SPS respond differently based on the TSTM technique received.

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