Table 3.
Changes from Baseline to End of Treatment Among 56 Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, with Intention-to-Treat Analysis. Values are Mean (95% Confidence Interval) According to One Analysis of Variance
| Variables | Change in Score | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Dosage Exercise Group (n = 29) | Low-Dosage Exercise Group (n = 27) | ||
| Pain (VAS: 0=no pain, 10=max) | -3.8 (-1.4 to -4.6) | -2,0 (-0.1 to -3.2) | 0.01 |
| Function (SRQ: 17=worse, 90=best) | 25.7 (19.1 to 32.1) | 7,7 (4.5 to 10.9) | 0.01 |
| Satisfaction (2=worse, 10=best) | 3.9 (2.1 to 5.7) | 2,1 (0.9 to 3.2) | 0.03 |
| Range of Motion (Degrees) | |||
| - Flexion | 31 (7 to 40) | 7 (-2 to 20) | 0.01 |
| - Abduction | 42 (26 to 54) | 12 (-2 to19) | 0.01 |
| Isometric Strength (N) | |||
| - Abduction | 34 (24 to 44) | 17 (9 to 24) | 0.03 |
| - Flexion | 33 (20 to 41) | 4 (-1 to 10) | 0.07 |
| - Internal rotation | 15 (7 to 24) | 13 (5 to 17) | 0.19 |
| - External rotation | 28 (8 to 38) | 9 (-3 to 17) | 0.04 |