Measurement of glenohumeral joint translation in patients with rotator cuff pathology: An ultrasonographic and electromyography study

a Trobe University0 个研究点目标入组 40 人开始时间: 2016年1月20日最近更新: 2020年1月13日

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•Inclusion Criteria for experiment group
•1. Adults at least 18 years
•2. Primary diagnosis of partial or complete tear of at least one rotator cuff muscle confirmed on an ultrasound or MRI scan.
•3. To be able to move and hold the arm up to at least 90 degrees abduction and external rotation
•4. No ailments that could result in altered sensory or motor function at the shoulder such as peripheral nerve disorders
•Inclusion Criteria for comparison group
•1. Normal apparently healthy adults matched for gender and age (within 5 years of the experimental group participant)
•2. Full range of motion for all arm movements with no present history of pain or shoulder disability
•3. No rotator cuff muscle tears diagnostically confirmed on an ultrasound
•4. No ailments that could result in altered sensory or motor function at the shoulder such as peripheral nerve disorders.

•Exclusion Criteria for both groups
•1. Fracture, dislocation or shoulder instability
•2. Insufficient English language skills to be able to read and understand the participant information sheet, consent form and verbal instructions.
•3. Fear of needles or allergy to adhesive tape

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a Trobe University