EFFECTIVENESS OF RESISTED ISOMETRIC VERSUS THERABAND EXERCISES ON FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PATIENTS WITH SUB ACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

Background: Sub acromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, resulting from compression of the rotator cuff tendons, sub acromial bursa, or long head of the biceps tendon within the sub acromial space during arm elevation. Altered scapulothoracic and glenohumeral mechanics, rotator cuff muscle weakness, postural abnormalities, and repetitive overhead activities contribute to reduction of the sub acromial space. Clinically, SAIS presents with pain during overhead movements, restricted shoulder function, and difficulty in performing activities of daily living. Conservative management, particularly physiotherapy focusing on restoring normal shoulder mechanics and improving muscle strength, remains the primary approach for management. Objective: To evaluate the effect of resisted isometric exercises, theraband exercises, on shoulder function in individuals with sub acromial impingement syndrome. Methods: Pain and disability was measured using shoulder pain and disability index. Group A subjects received resisted isometric exercises and group B received theraband exercises 3days/week for total 8 weeks. Summary of methodology, including participants, intervention, and data analysis. Results: After 8 weeks of study theraband exercises is effective in reducing Pain and disability in subjects with sub acromial impingement syndrome than resisted isometric exercises with p value