November 27, 2025 · The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy · DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2025.0204

Methodological Considerations for Proprioceptive Training in Rotator-Cuff Related Shoulder Pain: Response to "Proprioceptive Exercises Combined With Strengthening Exercises Are Not Superior to Strengthening Exercises Alone for Shoulder Pain and Disability in Individuals With Chronic Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial"

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In this letter to the editor, the authors respond to a randomized controlled trial that questioned the efficacy of combining proprioceptive exercises with strengthening exercises for treating chronic rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. They aim to address methodological considerations that may impact the interpretation of the trial's findings and the overall effectiveness of proprioceptive training in this context.

Wenli Luo, Fangjun Xiao, Yaoxin Ao, Junxing Yang, Xiaosheng Lin

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