Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects daily functionality and quality of life. Gender differences in response to physical therapy for this condition have been observed, suggesting a potential need for gender‐specific treatment strategies. To investigate the gender differences in the effectiveness of physical therapy treatments for shoulder impingement syndrome in terms of pain management, functional improvement and patient satisfaction. A total of 120 patients (60 males and 60 females) diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome were retrospectively analyzed after undergoing a standardized physical therapy protocol at a tertiary care center. The study assessed initial pain scores, improvements in pain and function, treatment duration and patient satisfaction through validated scales and direct measurements. Statistical analysis included t‐tests for continuous data and chi‐square tests for categorical data, with a significance level set at p<0.05. Males reported significantly lower initial pain scores (p=0.049) and greater improvement in pain scores (p=0.012) compared to females. Males also experienced a shorter treatment duration (p=0.001) and higher rates of functional improvement, although this was not statistically significant (p=0.228). Furthermore, males displayed higher overall satisfaction and compliance with the therapy program (p<0.05). In contrast, females were more likely to require additional treatment after the initial therapy protocol (p=0.009). The study findings indicate significant gender differences in the response to physical therapy for shoulder impingement syndrome, with males showing better outcomes in pain relief, treatment duration and satisfaction. These results suggest the need for considering gender‐specific approaches in the physical therapy management of shoulder impingement syndrome to optimize treatment outcomes for all patients.
How to cite this article:
Rohit D. Chakor, Pranav Shejul, Nitesh Agarwal and Sushrut Pulgaonkar. Gender Differences in Response to Physical Therapy for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.37.41
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.37.41