Effects of Diaphragm Muscle Therapy on Pain and Shoulder Movement in Subjects With Rotator Cuff Injuries

3 diaphragm manual therapy techniques performed by a physical therapist are employed in this experimental group during 10 minutes. The participants are situated in a seated, supine and side bending position.

Diaphragm mobilization through active hipopressive gymnastic exercise in two different postures: standing and standing bending forward.

Ischemic compression techniques in infraespinatus and supraespinatus myofascial trigger points during one minute each muscle. The pressure increases gradually until the individual feels a tolerable pain.