EFFECTIVENESS OF SOFT TISSUE MASSAGE AND EXERCISE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NON-SPECIFIC SHOULDER PAIN.
- Assistant Professor, SRM College of physiotherapy, SRM University, Chennai, India.
- Physiotherapist, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Banglore, India.
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Background: Shoulder joint is a highly functional joint in performing normal activities of daily living and other recreational activities. The range of motion of shoulder joint could be limited due to degenerative changes and other non-specific causes. Objectives: The purpose of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of soft tissue massage and exercise for the treatment of non-specific shoulder pain Need for the study: The hallmark of the treatment in shoulder pain is a rehabilitation programme aimed at improving the range of motion by reducing the pain by the intervention of exercise and massage. The proposed physiological basis for the effect of soft tissue massage on nonspecific shoulder pain is presently unclear. . This study is therefore conducted to find the effectiveness of soft tissue massage in the management of non-specific shoulder pain. Methodology: Total number of 20 patients was selected for the study. Out of 20 patients 10 were assigned into two groups, Group A received Soft tissue Massage and Shoulder exercises.Group B received shoulder exercises alone. This study was carried out for a period of 12 weeks. The values of the parameters selected were assessed in pre test and post test study design pattern. Outcome measures: Visual analogue scale and Range of motion analysis Conclusion: The outcome of the data collection reveals that the soft tissue mobilization plays a vital role in the reduction of pain in patients with non-specific shoulder pain. The recordable change shows in visual analogue scale and range of motion analysis.
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[R. Monisha and Aparna Krishnakumar. (2017); EFFECTIVENESS OF SOFT TISSUE MASSAGE AND EXERCISE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NON-SPECIFIC SHOULDER PAIN. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Nov). 99-110] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
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