ADDITIONAL EFFECTS OF MOBILIZATION WITH MOVEMENT WITH UPPER QUADRANT CORE STRENGTHENING IN ROTATOR CUFF RELATED PAIN:A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRAIL

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Rotator Cuff Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06723730
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the additional effects of mobilization with movement with upper quadrant core strengthening in rotator cuff related pain

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Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of mobilization with movement with upper quadrant core strengthening in rotator cuff related shoulder pain on A. Pain B. Range of motion C. Propioception D. Kinesiophobia

Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Recruited participants will be allocated to either of the groups through a sealed opaque envelope method.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-18
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-04
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-09
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-09
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-01
• Study Completion: 2025-06-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 18-65 years
• Both genders
• Unilateral shoulder pain of traumatic origin
• Scoring should be less than 8 on numeric pain rating scale
• Symptoms lasting more than 6 weeks
• Pain on active shoulder movement
• Pain provoked by atleast three of the following tests. A. Neer test B. Hawkins-Kennedy test C. Empty Can test D. Full Can test E. Painfull Arc test F. Resisted external rotation test
• Patients reffered by a rehabilitation and orthopedic specialistwith diagnosis of rotator cuff injury, subacromial impingement syndrome, subacromial pain

Exclusion Criteria

• History and Clinical presentation compatible with complete rotator cuff or bicep brachia rupture
• Adhesive capsulitis
• History of dislocation
• Glenohumeral osteoarthritis
• Cancer
• Auto-immune inflammatory conditions and infection
• Positive joint integrity tests ( Ant. and Post. Drawer tests)
• Hill sachs lesions
• Bankarts lesions
• Cervical rib
• Previous shoulder or neck surgery or fracture
• Familiar pain provoked by neck movements
• Presence of radicular sign
• Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
• Clinical depression
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Poor bone quality ( osteoporosis)
• Vertobrobasilar insufficiency test

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity	4 weeks	Pain will be measured on Numerical Pain rating scale. The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme (e.g. "pain as bad as you can imagine" or "worst pain imaginable").
Range of motion	4 weeks	A universal goniometer will be used to measure the shoulder ROM in external \& internal rotation, abduction and flexion and their normal ranges are 90, 80, 0-180, 0-180 degree respectively.
Proprioception	4 weeks	The laser pointer method for assessing Shoulder Joint Position Sense (JPS) involves the patient using a laser pointer to target a 1 meter distanced scoreboard while performing arm movements. Patient will be asked to perform flexion, abduction and external rotation to 90 degree or alternatively to maximum possible pain free range below 90 degree. After three practice rounds with eyes open, four attempt with eye closed will be performed and shoulder range will be measured. We will measure JPSE for flexion, abduction and external rotation by using mobile app inclinometer.
Kinesiophobia	4 Weeks	The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) is a 17-item self-report tool with a 4-point Likert scale, measuring fear of movement due to injury or pain, and somatic focus on underlying medical issues. Scores range from 17 to 68, with higher scores (≥37) indicating significant kinesiophobia and poorer health outcomes.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan