Scapular Taping in the Treatment of Anterior Shoulder Impingement
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- 1 September 1995
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal
- Vol. 75 (9) , 803-812
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/75.9.803
Abstract
The purpose of this case report is to describe how taping designed to promote proximal scapular stability was used in conjuction with other physical therapy interventions to manage a patient with anterior shoulder impingement. The taping technique is described in detail. The evaluation and treatment of a patient with an 8-month history of shoulder pain are described as an example of when this type of taping procedure may be indicated. This case report demonstrates that a patient was able to return to all of his regular overhead sports activites without pain following scapular taping used in combination with a home exercise program. Presumably, the improved resting position of the scapula corrected faulty scapulothoracic joint movements.Keywords
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