Clinical Trial: Influence of Kinetic Chain Training on the Treatment Outcome of Overhead Athletes With Impingement

Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Influence of Kinetic Chain Training on the Treatment Outcome of Overhead Athletes With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Brief Summary: A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to examine the effectiveness of a traditional home exercise program versus 2 kinetic chain home exercise programs on treatment outcome of overhead athletes with shoulder impingement syndrome. Primary outcome measures are reduction of pain and disability, and improvement in functionality and sports performance. Secondary outcome measures are strength, mobility, flexibility and functional performance.