Volume : 12, Issue : 12, December- 2025

Title:

BRIDGING CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME: PHYSIOTHERAPY AND RADIOLOGIC OVERVIEW

Authors :

Elham Yahya Baamer*, Ali Hussain Al zuraya, Abdulsalam Mohammed Aloraini, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Aloraini

Abstract :

Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) represents one of the most prevalent causes of shoulder pain, accounting for 40-64% of all shoulder-related complaints in clinical practice. This comprehensive review examines the integration of clinical diagnostic approaches with radiologic imaging modalities and physiotherapy interventions in the management of SIS. The pathophysiology involves mechanical compression of rotator cuff structures within the subacromial space, leading to inflammation, pain, and functional limitation. Diagnosis relies primarily on clinical examination, with imaging studies providing confirmatory evidence and guiding treatment planning. Conservative management through structured physiotherapy programs, including exercise therapy and manual techniques, demonstrates effectiveness in 60-90% of cases. This paper synthesizes current evidence on diagnostic strategies, radiologic evaluation methods, and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, providing clinicians with an integrated framework for optimal patient management. Understanding the relationship between clinical presentation, imaging findings, and therapeutic approaches is essential for delivering effective, patient-centered care.
Keywords: Shoulder impingement syndrome, subacromial pain syndrome, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging

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