The Use of Osteopathic Manual Therapy and Rehabilitation for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Case Report

The Use of Osteopathic Manual Therapy and Rehabilitation for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Case Report

Rotator cuff dysfunction is common in athletes involved with overhead sports. Secondary subacromial impingement is a common cause of pain for patients with rotator cuff dysfunction. Exercise rehabilitation and manual therapy can be used in the treatment of subacromial impingement to decrease pain, i...

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Published in:Explore (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2017-09, Vol.13 (5), p.339-343
Main Authors: Bennett, Sam, Macfarlane, Chris, Vaughan, Brett
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Humans
Male
Manipulation, Osteopathic
Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Osteopathic medicine
Osteopathy
Outcome measure
Rehabilitation
Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - rehabilitation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - therapy
Shoulder Pain - therapy
Sports
Tendinopathy - rehabilitation
Tendinopathy - therapy
Young Adult
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Summary:Rotator cuff dysfunction is common in athletes involved with overhead sports. Secondary subacromial impingement is a common cause of pain for patients with rotator cuff dysfunction. Exercise rehabilitation and manual therapy can be used in the treatment of subacromial impingement to decrease pain, increase functionality and support a return to activity. The current case report describes a 24-year-old patient with supraspinatus tendinosis and secondary subacromial impingement who was experiencing pain when playing tennis, and during daily activities involving overhead movements. Osteopathic manual therapy and rehabilitation was undertaken leading to significant improvements in pain and function over a six-week period. The current case report describes an evidence-informed approach to the management of subacromial impingement syndrome whilst incorporating a manual therapy technique, balanced ligamentous tension, that has received little attention in the literature.
ISSN:1550-8307
1878-7541