Efficacy of Peloidotherapy in Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

The main purpose of our study is to investigate the efficacy of peloidotherapy applied at home in subacromial impingement syndrome and applied at the hospital. 73 female patients who were diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome were enrolled on one-sided shoulder. The patients were divided into two different groups, the treatment group (n = 42) and the control group (n = 31). Peloid therapy was performed in the Peloid therapy unit to direct contact with the skin in patients with treatment group. The patients in the control group applied the Peloid therapy at home with their own facilities. Both groups continued their routine medical treatment and home exercise programs. In the evaluation, DASH-T (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) scores were used to assess the patient's shoulder functions..VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) was used for pain and health Assessment Questionnaire HAQ (Health Assessment Questionnaire) was used for general conditions. In the study group, in terms of DASH and HAQ scores, there was no significant difference after treatment (P > 0.05). In the study of Peloidotherapy in the study group, more positive results were obtained in pain parameters according to peloidotherapy applications in the control group. Studies are needed to increase the number of cases in the future