Effectiveness of scapular mobilization in people with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Scapular mobilization is a manual therapy technique widely used in the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder.

Objective: To determine the effects of scapular mobilization in addition to an exercise program in people with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS).

Methods: Seventy-two adults with SIS were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 groups.

Effectiveness of supervised physiotherapy versus home exercise in subjects with rotator cuff disorders treated surgically: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The aim is to determine the effectiveness of supervised Physiotherapy (PT) versus a home exercise program for functional outcomes in patients with rotator cuff (RC) disorders treated surgically. TYPE: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Methodology: An electronic search was performed in the MEDLINE, CENTRAL, EMBASE, PEDro, LILACS, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases.