Strength and flexibility training for pain reduction and work performance improvement

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Shoulder pain; C05.550.091.700

• Registration Number: RBR-85vqk6
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade de Pernambuco

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-02-06
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects of both sexes aged 18 to 50 years; physically independent; has not participated in structured exercise programs for at least 3 months; absence of clinical conditions or unstable disease that contraindicates the practice of supervised physical exercise during pre-participation screening; chronic shoulder pain with score higher or equal trhee points in the numeric pain scale (0-10); have a positive result in at least three shoulder pain-specific orthopedic tests, namely: Neer, Hawkins-Kennedy, Jobe, painful arch and external rotation resistance test; no history of shoulder trauma or surgery; not present musculoskeletal disorders that make it impossible to perform exercises; not having high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident and / or diabetes; not being in gestational period; and being workers who perform activities with their hands over heads.

Exclusion Criteria

Performing any type of exercise for the upper limbs during the intervention period or engaging in another physical activity program; continuous use of drugs and / or ergogenic resources that positively or negatively interfere with performance; participants affected by limiting health conditions; and pregnancy during the intervention period.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The study will assess changes in the score of the perception score of pain intensity, in the shoulder using the numerical pain scale (0-10 points), where 0 indicates without pain and 10 the worst pain. Assessments will take place before and after the intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess the changes in the score scores of the functionality of the upper limb, before and after the intervention, using the questionnaires: a) Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI); b) Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH)and work module. The questionnaires have scores between 0 and 100 points.;To assess changes in the score scores of the Global Effect Perception Scale, the scale will be used to assess the individual's perception of discomfort, comparing the beginning and the moment after the intervention, with a score between -5 and 5 points. Percentage data on absenteeism and productivity for each participant will also be evaluated, which will be provided by the company.