Comparison of virtual reality exergaming and home exercise programs in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome and scapular dyskinesis: Short term effect

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the short term effects of home exercise program andvirtual reality exergaming in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS).Methods: A total of 30 patients with SAIS were randomized into two groups which are Home ExerciseProgram (EX Group) (mean age: 40.6± 11.7 years) and Virtual Reality Exergaming Program (WII Group)(mean age: 40.33± 13.2 years). Subjects were assessed at the Şrst session, at the end of the treatment (6weeks) and at 1 month follow-up. The groups were assessed and compared with Visual Analogue Scale(based on rest, activity and night pain), Neer and Hawkins Tests, Scapular Retraction Test (SRT), ScapularAssistance Test (SAT), Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) and shoulder disability (Shoulder Pain andDisability Index (SPADI)).Results: Intensity of pain was signiŞcantly decreased in both groups with the treatment (p < 0.05). TheWII Group had signiŞcantly better results for all Neer test, SRT and SAT than the EX Group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Virtual reality exergaming programs with these programs were found more effective thanhome exercise programs at short term in subjects with SAIS.Level of Evidence: Level I, Therapeutic study.