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Between\u2010group differences in changes to SPADI scores showed statistically significant decreases in shoulder pain and disability in the NC group compared with the PE group (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.0001). Significant differences between groups were also observed in the pain VAS, MYMOP, SF\u201036, and shoulder extension, flexion, and abduction, with the NC group showing superiority in each outcome. No serious adverse reactions were observed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>NC and PE provided significant improvements, with greater improvement in shoulder function in the NC group compared with the PE group. 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