A Comparison Between People With and Without Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and a New Method for Measuring Thoracolumbar Fascia Flexibility.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to compare the flexibility of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) in individuals with and without subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). A secondary purpose was to demonstrate a new method for measuring TLF flexibility.

Methods

A total of 60 participants-30 diagnosed with SAIS and 30 asymptomatic-were included. In both groups, trunk flexibility was assessed by the modified Schober test, TLF flexibility by rotational measurement on a goniometric platform, and shoulder posterior capsule tightness by tape measurement. The data obtained were compared using t tests for independent variables.

Results

No statistically significant difference was observed for any parameter between participants with SAIS and healthy controls (P

SUBMITTER: Sarioglu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8134861 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature