Dry Needling for Subacromial Impingement: Effects on Shoulder Function and Joint Mobility

Background: The narrowing of the subacromial space, which is the space right below the acromion process and above the shoulder joint, is known as subacromial impingement syndrome. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) describes the irritation and inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons as they go through the subacromial region, which causes pain, weakness, and a reduction in the shoulder’s range of motion. In the general population, shoulder pain (SP) is the third most prevalent musculoskeletal disease. Aim:This study aims to compare the dry needling for subacromial impingement effects on shoulder function and joint mobility  Materials and method: A total of  20 subjects were selected and divided  into two groups. Dry-needling technique group (n=10) and conventional physiotherapy with strengthening exercises  group (n=10).SPADI scale and gonimeter was used to evaluate the functional activity and range of motion . Both intervention were given for 2 weeks, 5 session per week Results: The values were analyzed using the paired and unpaired t-tests.In both groups, the pre- and post-test results were analyzed using Goniometer and SPADI SCALE. With a p value of less than 0.0001, it was discovered that the dry-needling group’s mean value was more significant than that of traditional physiotherapy. Conclusion:   This study indicates that conventional physiotherapy and a dry needling technique group are useful interventions for treating subacromial impingement syndrome. The study’s findings indicate that, when it comes to functional activity and range of motion, dry needling is a more effective treatment method for subacromial impingement syndrome subjects than conventional physiotherapy.