Treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome: a survey of physical therapists in Saudi Arabia.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
; 28(7): 2645-2653, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is one of the most frequent causes of shoulder pain. Evidence supported the use of conservative treatment for SIS. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) indicated that physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, patient education, and advice, were recommended for the treatment of SIS. This study's purpose was to investigate physical therapists' adherence to the CPGs for treating SIS. SUBJECTS ANDMETHODS:
Physical therapists in Saudi Arabia were invited to participate in an online survey via the Saudi Physical Therapy Association between May and December 2022. The developed online survey consisted of 36 questions, divided into five sections eligibility, demographics, clinical practice regarding the treatment of SIS, barriers, and facilitators for the use of CPGs. Descriptive and logistic regression analysis were employed to analyze study data.RESULTS:
A total of 313 physical therapists completed the entire survey. In general, physical therapists were aligned with CPGs. Physical therapists advised their patients, utilized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques, and used electrotherapy modalities despite being not recommended. Key challenges indicated by physical therapists for the use of CPGs include low patient adherence to therapists' instructions, lack of adequate knowledge, and limited clinical time.CONCLUSIONS:
Overall, physical therapists in Saudi Arabia followed the CPGs for treating SIS. Therapeutic exercises combined with manual therapy were the most common treatment options. However, further research should consider exploring adherence to such guidelines over time.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndrome de Abducción Dolorosa del Hombro
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Fisioterapeutas
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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TOXICOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Arabia Saudita
Pais de publicación:
Italia