Subacromial anaesthetics increase asymmetry of scapular kinematics in patients with subacromial pain syndrome

Subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) and scapular dyskinesis are closely associated, but the role of pain is unknown. We hypothesized that pain results in asymmetrical scapular kinematics, and we expected more symmetrical kinematics after infiltration of subacromial anaesthetics.

Source: Manual Therapy - July 15, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Arjen Kolk, Jan Ferdinand Henseler, Pieter Bas de Witte, Ewoud R.A. van Arkel, Cornelis P.J. Visser, Jochem Nagels, Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, Jurriaan H. de Groot Tags: Original article Source Type: research