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Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of exercise program on functional abilities and range of motion of patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Subjects: A random sample of 40 adult patients with shoulder impingement syndrome was selected and alternatively divided into two equal groups; 20 patients for each group.The study was conducted in physiotherapy Department, Menoufia University Hospital. Tools of the study: Four tools were utilized for data collection. Structured interview questionnaire, University of California – Los Angeles shoulder scale,Range of motion measurement scale and Oxford scale.Results: the majority of both study and control groups (80.0% and 100.0% respectively)had unable to use arm pre exercise program, while after three months of exercise program (75.0%) of study group improved to become able to do normally compared to control group didn’t improved. There was a significant improvement in mean of range of motions for shoulder among study group after three months of exercise program compared to control group.Conclusion: Implementation of exercise programme for study group has shown that it was effective in improving functional activities and range of motion. Recommendation: Patient education should be ongoing process for patients with shoulder impingement syndrome and continued their lives to improve their functional activities of daily living and range of motion of the shoulder.