Objective To investigate the effectiveness of conservative interventions for pain, function and
range of motion in adults with shoulder impingement. Design Systematic review and meta …

Tendinopathy has become the accepted term to describe a spectrum of changes that occur
in damaged and/or diseased tendons. Over the past 2 decades, there have been new …

Introduction Excessive thoracic kyphosis is considered a predisposing factor for shoulder
pain, though there is uncertainty about the nature of the relationship between shoulder pain …

Background: This study intends to summarize the causes, clinical examination, and
treatments of scapular dyskinesis (SD) and to briefly investigate whether alteration can be …

Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the most common
occupational health problems in the industrialized world. The identification of WMSDs …

Background Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common form of shoulder
pain and a persistent musculoskeletal problem. Conservative and invasive treatments …

Abstract Purpose of Review Scapulothoracic dyskinesis (SD) occurs when there is a
noticeable disruption in typical position and motion of the scapula, which can result in …

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of a six week exercise program to reduce
the muscle tone of the trapezius and musculoskeletal discomfort (MED) of office workers …

Background Thoracic hyperkyphosis structurally alters the position of the scapula to cause
forward shoulder posture. However, the effect of improved thoracic hyperkyphosis on …

Introduction Osteoporosis has been demonstrated to be a risk factor for rotator cuff retears
after surgery; however, no studies have directly investigated the association between …