Clinical ReferenceHandout

Shoulder Exercise Program Based on the STOMPS Protocol

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Chronic PainSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord Injury

References:

  • Mulroy, S. J., Thompson, L., Kemp, B., Hatchett, P. P., Newsam, C. J., Lupold, D. G., ... & Gordon, J. (2011). Strengthening and optimal movements for painful shoulders (STOMPS) in chronic spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial. Physical therapy, 91(3), 305-324.
  • Wellisch, M., Lovett, K., Harrold, M., Juhl, C., Juul-Kristensen, B., McKenna, L., & Larsen, C. M. (2022). Treatment of shoulder pain in people with spinal cord injury who use manual wheelchairs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Spinal Cord, 60(2), 107-114.
  • Nawoczenski, D. A., Ritter-Soronen, J. M., Wilson, C. M., Howe, B. A., & Ludewig, P. M. (2006). Clinical trial of exercise for shoulder pain in chronic spinal injury. Physical therapy, 86(12), 1604-1618.
Help manual wheelchair users reduce shoulder pain with an evidence-based program of stretching and strengthening exercises inspired by the STOMPS protocol. This resource includes a therapist guide with clinical considerations and a patient handout with simple exercise illustrations that can be used during treatment or as a home exercise program.
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