Comparison of the Effectiveness Heavy Slow Resistance and Eccentric Training in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Launched by MUSTAFA KEMAL UNIVERSITY · Jul 23, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two types of exercise programs to see which one is more effective for people suffering from shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tendinopathy, also known as subacromial impingement syndrome. The trial will compare Heavy Slow Resistance (HSR) training and eccentric exercise training. Both types of exercises are designed to help improve pain, strength, and overall shoulder function, but researchers want to find out which one works better for people experiencing these specific types of shoulder issues.

To participate in the study, individuals should be between the ages of 65 and 74 and have been experiencing shoulder pain related to rotator cuff tendinopathy for at least 30 days. However, certain conditions like prior shoulder surgery, major shoulder injuries, or specific types of arthritis may exclude someone from joining. Participants can expect to engage in either of the exercise programs and will be monitored for improvements in their pain, strength, and ability to move their shoulder. This study aims to help improve treatment options for those dealing with persistent shoulder pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Describing subacromial pain
• • Rotator cuff tendinopathy (subacromial impingement syndrome, biceps tendinitis and rotator cuff I. and II. stage diagnosis)
• • Continuation of diagnostic symptoms for at least 30 days
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Prior shoulder surgery
• • Sign of cervical radiculopathy
• • Shoulder instability or history of upper extremity fracture
• • Full-thickness rotator cuff tear
• • Adhesive capsulitis
• • Humeroscapular periarthritis (osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthropathies, etc.)
• • Neoplasm/malignant status
• • Other independent from shoulder problem being on regular analgesic therapy for ongoing painful conditions
• • Subacromial corticosteroids in the last 2 months having received an injection or participating in a shoulder rehabilitation program