Scapular Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Manipulation for Treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome in an Elderly Female: A Case Report

Authors

Tyler Alford, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
David Kempfert, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Purpose: To describe the treatment of a patient with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SAIS) pathology utilizing a combination of manual therapy techniques at the scapulothoracic joint and the upper thoracic spine along with more traditional scapular stabilization exercises.

Publication Date

Spring 2018

City

St. Augustine, FL

Keywords

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Physical Therapy Modalities, Shoulder Joint, Spine, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Comments

Presented at the Spring 2018 Research Day on the St. Augustine, FL, campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Recommended Citation

Alford, T., & Kempfert, D. (2018, April 1). Scapular Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Manipulation for Treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome in an Elderly Female: A Case Report. Poster presented at the Campus Research Day Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsaspring2018/15 Alford, Tyler and Kempfert, David, "Scapular Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Manipulation for Treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome in an Elderly Female: A Case Report" (2018). St. Augustine, Spring 2018. 15.
Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsaspring2018/15