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Purpose of the study: To test the effectiveness of spencer technique in shoulder impingement syndrome.
Case summary: A 22 year old male patient complaint of pain in right shoulder during overhead sports activities since 1 year. He was a recreational volleyball, cricket and badminton player. He had a complaint of pain during backhand stroke and smash while playing badminton. He experienced pain during bowling at the end of throwing. Pain was insidious on onset and dull aching in nature with an NPRS 8/10 during overhead sports activities. Grade 2 tenderness was present on the anterior and lateral aspect of shoulder. His shoulder ROM was painful and restricted. Patient also had an anterior tipping of right scapula. Special tests like Hawkins Kenneddy, Neers Impingement and Empty Can test was positive. Score of Quick Dash scale was activities of daily living 25/100; work module 25/100; sports module 50/100. Sports activities are more affected than activities of daily living. Patient was treated with Spencer technique for 7 consecutive days followed by Cryotherapy for 15 minutes post Spencer technique.
Result: There was increase in the Shoulder ROM of flexion by 40%, abduction by 45% and internal rotation by 33%, pain intensity was decreased by 50%
Conclusion: Spencer technique is effective in improving shoulder ROM in shoulder impingement syndrome.
Keywords:
Spencer Muscle Energy Technique, shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Recreational overhead athlete
Cite Article:
"Effect of Spencer Technique in Shoulder Impingement in an Overhead Recreational Sports Player – A Case Study", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.103 - 106, April-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2304018.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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