Effectiveness of Technology-enabled Exercise Program in Firefighters With Shoulder Pain.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain
- Interventions
- Other: Educational Program (EP).Other: Exercise Program plus Education
- Registration Number
- NCT03523884
- Lead Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
- Brief Summary
To assess if a technology-enabled Exercise program plus Education (TEEP + E) is more effective than Education program (EP) alone, in providing better outcomes (quality of life, at-work disability and productivity loss, firefighters' perception, adherence, overall improvement/deterioration) in firefighters with shoulder pain, at 3-, 6-and 12-month follow ups.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 180
Inclusion Criteria
- Active duty firefighters aged 18 to 100 years, with shoulder pain.
- Do not permanently use strong pain medications.
- Able to understand spoken and written English.
- Access to computer, internet and telecommunications application software (Skype).
Exclusion Criteria
- Firefighters who have had shoulder related surgeries in the last 6 months.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Educational Program (EP). Educational Program (EP). An information sheet form AAOS, outlining the anatomy, description, causes, symptoms, examination and imaging tests performed on individuals with shoulder conditions Exercise Program plus Education. Exercise Program plus Education Rotator cuff stretching and strengthening exercises outlined in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) guidelines on management of rotator cuff problems. Exercise Program plus Education. Educational Program (EP). Rotator cuff stretching and strengthening exercises outlined in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) guidelines on management of rotator cuff problems.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Firefighter Work Limitation Questionnaire 12-months at-work disability and productivity loss
Short- Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index 12-months Quality of life
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation 3-, 6- and 12-months Patient's perception of the condition
Adverse Effects 3-, 6- and 12-months Have you experienced any exercise-induced pain
Global Rating of Change Scale 6- and 12-months To quantify a patient's improvement or deterioration over time
Therapy Adherence Assessment Tool 3-, 6- and 12-months Exercise adherence
Number of days lost 3-, 6- and 12-months Work days lost due to the condition
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hamilton Fire Station
🇨🇦Hamilton, Ontario, Canada