Unpublished MSc thesis, Wiener Schule für Osteopathie, 2006/01, 56, type of study: ,rct,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

osteopathic manipulative treatment [3945]
OMT [3924]
self-training [2]
shoulder impingement syndrome [9]
WSO [508]
randomized controlled trial [947]

Abstract:

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Subacromial impingement syndrome of the shoulder is a common condition which, if treated ineffectively, can lead to more serious pathology. This study examines whether subjects receiving osteopathic treatment would have improved pain, mobility, muscle strength and function compared with patients receiving a guided self-training program. SUBJECTS: Twenty-six patients with subacromial impingement syndrome were recruited, and twenty patients completed the 12-week rehabilitation program and follow-up testing. METHODS: The osteopathic group received 6 treatments over a period of 12 weeks. Subjects of the exercise group were given a progressive exercise program, each subject attended 3 physical therapy sessions for a 12-week period. Subjects were assessed before and after the 12-week period. Pain, mobility and function were measured using the Constant-Murley Score. Muscle Strength was assessed by using the Isobex Dynamometer. Pretest and Posttest scores were compared by using paired t tests and repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS: Improvements were found for pain, mobility, muscle strength, and function in both groups. But there was significantly more improvement of mobility in the osteopathic group. CONCLUSION: This study confirms the hypothesis that osteopathic treatment leads to a significant improvement of pain reduction, function, muscle strength, and mobility in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.