Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialRehabilitation of neck-shoulder pain in women industrial workers: a randomized trial comparing isometric shoulder endurance training with isometric shoulder strength training.
To study whether isometric shoulder endurance was more advantageous than isometric shoulder strength training in reducing pain and perceived exertion and to increase shoulder function through improved muscle endurance and strength. ⋯ Physical training programs for neck-shoulder pain may include isometric shoulder muscular strength exercise in addition to isometric shoulder endurance training, rather than endurance training only.