dry needling and exercise therapy in rotator cuff tendinopathy

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Rotator cuff tendinopathy.

• Registration Number: IRCT20210112050016N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy that can approve with: X-Ray, MRI, US, doctor approval and exam tests( Neer Test and Hawkins-Kennedy Test)
Age between 50 to 70 year
Chronic diagnosis( at least 3 to 6 months after symptoms appearance)
Tendon sprain in grade 1 or 2 in empty can test and lift off test

Exclusion Criteria

Patients whom have complete rupture of the rotator cuff muscle tendon
Patients who are unable to read and write
Patients who have cognitive problems and do not understand what is being asked of them
Patients with instability (partial dislocation or dislocation) in the shoulder
Patients with history of cardiovascular disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is felt by an organism due to external or internal stimuli. There is usually no complete objective method for measuring pain, and most pain is assessed by mental methods. In this study, the amount of discomfort and pain in the shoulder and arm is measured by the VAS scale. Shoulder disability: Shoulder pain when resting or moving with limited mobility and function in the shoulder is referred to as disability. In this study, the amount of limitation and pain in movements and daily activities is measured with Quick DASH and SPADI scale and TFAST (Timed Functional Arm and Shoulder Test). Timepoint: The beginning of the study, the third session of dry needle, the last session of treatment, 72 hours later. Method of measurement: VAS scale, quick DASH and SPADI questionnaire and TFAST functional test.