title: Scapular taping in the treatment of anterior shoulder impingement.
abstract: The purpose of this case report is to describe how taping designed to promote proximal scapular stability was used in conjunction with other physical therapy interventions to manage a patient with anterior shoulder impingement. The taping technique is described in detail. The evaluation and treatment of a patient with an 8-month history of shoulder pain are described as an example of when this type of taping procedure may be indicated. This case report demonstrates that a patient was able to return to all of his regular overhead sports activities without pain following scapular taping used in combination with a home exercise program. Presumably, the improved resting position of the scapula corrected faulty scapulothoracic joint movements.
authors.affiliation: Program in Movement Science, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Host
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D012540:Scapula; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D013715:Tennis / Q000293:injuries; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries