Effect of corticosteroid injections versus physiotherapy on pain, shoulder range of motion and shoulder function in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Marlette Burger (Author), Carly Africa (Author), Kara Droomer (Author), Alexa Norman (Author), Chloé Pheiffer (Author), Anrich Gericke (Author), Adeeb Samsodien (Author), Natasha Miszewski (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2016-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Limited research has been conducted into the efficacy of corticosteroid injections (CSIs) compared to physiotherapy in the management of SIS. Objective: To critically appraise and establish the best...