Thoracic outlet syndrome: a useful exercise treatment option.
The current study is a prospective evaluation of a supervised physiotherapy program of graduated resisted shoulder elevation exercises in eight patients with thoracic outlet syndrome. All had severe neurovascular symptoms and limited neck movements before treatment. After 3 weeks of intervention, symptoms had significantly improved in all patients, and all achieved a full range of cervical neck and shoulder movement. This study confirms the efficacy of a simple treatment program for patients with thoracic outlet syndrome.
Kenny
R A
RA
Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Traynor
G B
GB
Withington
D
D
Keegan
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation*