Investigation of the Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Training in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Investigation of The Efficacy of Core Stabilization Training in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS) is one of the most common shoulder problems. The core region is considered a kinetic link that facilitates the transfer of torque and angular momentum between the upper and lower extremities during body movements. The decrease in core stabilization affects both trunk control and the quality of extremity movements depending on the kinetic chain in the body. The improvement in core stabilization balances the load transfer between the trunk and the extremities and reduces the asymmetry between the extremities. Core stabilization training should be included in rehabilitation programs as core stabilization is adversely affected in patients with SIS. For this reason, this study was planned to examine the effects of core stabilization training applied in addition to conventional treatment in patients with SIS on pain, range of motion, shoulder muscles strenght and core stability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome,
• Being between the ages of 18-65,
• Not having received medical treatment,
• Not having received a shoulder-related physiotherapy program in the last 1 year,
• Not having undergone any shoulder-related surgery,
• Being able to read and understand Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurological deficits of the upper extremity and the presence of another orthopedic disease, rheumatic and congenital disease other than CNS
• Presence of mental problems,
• To have received corticosteroid treatment in the last year,
• Having cardiovascular and systemic diseases that prevent work,
• Pregnancy,
• Those with communication problems