Improvement of Fatigue in Unstable Shoulder Through a Therapeutic Exercise Program in Physiotherapy

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA · Jun 29, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special exercise program can help reduce fatigue in people with shoulder instability, a condition where the shoulder joint doesn't stay in place properly. The goal is to see if a supervised exercise routine led by physiotherapists can improve fatigue levels, decrease the chances of shoulder problems happening again, and enhance overall quality of life for participants.

To join the study, participants need to be between 18 and 64 years old and have experienced at least one episode of shoulder instability in the past year. Those who qualify will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or continue with their usual care. Throughout the trial, which involves 108 adult patients, everyone will undergo evaluations to measure their shoulder movement, strength, and fatigue, as well as their quality of life. This research aims to find effective treatment options for those dealing with shoulder instability, which could lead to better care in both public and private healthcare settings.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having suffered at least one episode of glenohumeral instability in the last year.
• • Age between 18 and 64 years.
• • Have signed the informed consent.
• • Score equal to or less than 6 on the Instability Severity Index Score.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Ethical or cultural barriers.
• • Lack of command of Spanish language.
• • Underlying diseases or concomitant treatments that may affect exercise capacity.
• • Participation in other clinical trials.
• • Score equal to or greater than 1800 on the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index.