Comparative Effects of Getting it Right Addressing Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Military Sports

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06828081
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

This research will use a randomized clinical trial (RCT) method to get military athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. People will be chosen at random to either get the GRASP method or normal exercises for making the shoulder muscles stronger. The main things the investigator will look at are how bad the pain is how well the shoulder works and if they can go back to work or sports. Tests will be done at the start, right after a treatment, and later times to measure the short-term and long-term advantages of the treatments. This study's careful way of doing things aims to provide strong information for military sports medicine. It helps doctors in treating shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Detailed Description

The rationale for conducting this study lies in the critical need to address rotator cuff tendinopathy, a prevalent and debilitating issue among military athletes. The unique demands placed on military personnel, involving repetitive overhead tasks and rigorous training, contribute significantly to the higher incidence of rotator cuff problems. The impact of this condition on performance, readiness, and overall well-being in the military cannot be overstated.

In the end, the plan for this study wants to fix a gap in what we know right now about dealing with muscle problems in military sports players' shoulders. This study looks at the GRASP trial methods and compares them with standard rotator cuff exercises. It aims to improve treatments and help military staff be healthier and work better.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-24
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-10
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-18
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-10
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-14
• Study Completion: 2025-02-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• People in the military who are between 18 and 50 years old.
• Active participation in sports activities for the military.
• Diagnosing rotator cuff tendon pain in medical practice.
• Basic shoulder movement within a certain range of motion.

Exclusion Criteria

• History of shoulder surgery.
• Systemic inflammatory diseases.
• Disorders of the brain or mind that affect physical actions.
• Not being able to stick to the plan for later.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC)	5-6weeks	The Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC) is a self-reported questionnaire that evaluates the quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff disorders across five domains: physical signs and symptoms, sports, work, manner of living, and feelings. It ranges from 0 to 2100, and the lower the total, the better the result.
Inclinometer	5-6weeks	The inclinometer calculates shoulder R.O.M. in degrees with high accuracy. These are flexion: 170-180° rotation, abduction: 170-180°, external rotation: 90°, and internal rotation: 70-90°.
Push-Up Plus Test	5-6weeks	The Push-Up Plus Test is designed to assess both scapular stability and serratus anterior muscle strength from the observed scapular movements during the 'plus' action in a push-up formation. They are either pass/fail scores or quantitative repet

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Combined Military Hospital; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan