Publications by authors named "Rafaela Firmino Almeida"
Scapular movement training is not superior to standardized exercises in the treatment of individuals with chronic shoulder pain and scapular dyskinesis: randomized controlled trial.
Danilo Harudy Kamonseki Melina Nevoeiro Haik Larissa Pechincha Ribeiro Rafaela Firmino Almeida Paula Rezende Camargo
Disabil Rehabil
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine if scapular movement training (SMT) is more effective than standardized exercises in improving shoulder pain and biomechanics in individuals.
- 64 patients with chronic shoulder pain participated in either SMT or standardized exercises over 8 weeks, with various assessments made at different time points.
- Results showed that while SMT led to minor changes in scapular movement and muscle activity, both SMT and standardized exercises produced similar improvements in pain, disability, and psychological factors related to the condition.
- Conclusions indicate that SMT is not significantly better than standardized exercises for treating shoulder pain.