Effects of seven types of exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP): a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is the most common cause of shoulder pain and represents one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the shoulder. Despite ample evidence supporting the effectiveness of exercise therapy for RCRSP, no consensus exists regarding the optimal exercise intervention. This systematic review aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy of specific versus conventional exercise interventions for improving pain and dysfunction in patients with RCRSP.

Methods

The MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, SPORTiscus, and Web of Science databases were searched up to June 2025. Randomized controlled trials that diagnosed with RCRSP or a synonymous condition (e.g., rotator cuff tendinopathy, subacromial impingement, subacr

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715924 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature