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Comparing the Effects of High Intensity Laser, Hydrocortisone Phonophoresis and Ultrasound in Unilateral Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Patients

Phase 2
Conditions
nilateral Subacromial Impingement Syndrome.
Registration Number
IRCT20180721040539N3
Lead Sponsor
Babol University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Aged 18-55 years
Positive Neer and Hawkins tests in involved side
Positive Empty can and Speed tests in involved side
Painful range of motion active and passive abduction, flexion, internal rotation and external rotation of involved shoulder
At least 4 weeks have passed since the onset of pain and symptoms on the involved side
Resting pain score above 3 in the subacromial region of the involved side
Confirmation of diagnosis of phase 1 and 2 subacromial impingement syndrome based on Neer criteria in MRI findings

Exclusion Criteria

Radicular pain in involved upper limb
Glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
History of shoulder surgeries
history of acute trauma to the shoulder girdle
History of humerus head fractures on the involved shoulder
Frozen shoulder
Thyroid diseases
Heart disease and pacemaker
Pregnancy
Skin complications in the treated area
Tumor
Active cancer or a history of cancer less than one year after treatment
Epilepsy
Photosensitive diseases
Mental illness
Systemic and metabolic diseases
Diabetes
Presence of calcium deposition, complete or incomplete rupture in rotator cuff tendons and long head of biceps
Fibromyalgia
Physiotherapy or drug injections to reduce pain in the subacromial area at the same time as the study

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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