IASTM Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Subacromial Impingement

Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Individuals With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), applied in addition to a conventional exercise program, on pain, range of motion, proprioception, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS).

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), applied in addition to a conventional exercise program, on pain, range of motion, proprioception, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS).

A total of 38 participants will be included in the study and will be randomly assigned to either the Conventional Exercise Group or the IASTM Group. Both groups will receive treatment for 4 weeks, three sessions per week, for a total of 12 sessions.

Before the intervention, both groups will be assessed for pain (VAS), range of motion (goniometer), joint position sense (goniometer), functionality (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - DASH), and quality of life (Rotator Cuff Quality of Life - RC-QoL).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with SIS by MRI
• Men and women between 40 and 60 years of age
• Individuals with symptoms persisting for at least one month
• Individuals with a minimum of 60° of shoulder flexion and abduction range of motion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a history of surgery on the affected arm
• Individuals with an open wound on the arm
• Individuals with an active infection
• Individuals with inflammatory joint disease
• Individuals with malignant or benign tumors were excluded from the study.