In this study, the results showed that there were significant
changes over time in the group that received the
physical therapy treatment, but there were no changes
over time on any of the dependent measures in the
control group. Therefore, the discussion that follows
will primarily deal with the findings in the experimental
group. The major thrust of the intervention (i.e. to
reduce shoulder pain) was overwhelmingly positive.
The intensity of pain experienced was dramatically
reduced and the number of people showing major