Introduction:-shoulder impingement syndrome is a clinical syndrome which occurs when there is inflammation of rotator cuff muscles which causes pain and weakness at the shoulder. scapula has important role in impingement syndrome. scapular taping in an attempt to alter scapular muscle activity is commonly used in rehabilitation programme. So purpose of this study is to find out the effect of scapular taping in shoulder impingement syndrome and to compare the effectiveness of taping and exercises versus only exercises in shoulder impingement syndrome. Methodology:-30 candidates who met the inclusion criteria were selectd who were diagnosed to have shoulder impingement syndrome .15 subjects (group A )were treated with only exercises and( group B)were treated with taping and exercises assessed with SPADI and VAS . Results:- p value was more significant in group B as compared to group A. group A and B both showed decrease in pain ,increase in range of motion and improvement in shoulder function. however group B showed more significant improvement than group A. Conclusion:-scapular taping appear to provide a reduction in pain when assesed by SPADI and VAS. And also there is significant increase in the range of motion of the shoulder joint.
