Analysis of the Effect of Neuromuscular Electro-stimulation on the Performance of Isometric Rotator Cuff Strength.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CAMPINAS, BRAZIL · Aug 28, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a treatment called neuromuscular electro-stimulation may improve muscle strength in people with shoulder issues, specifically those with conditions like rotator cuff impingement syndrome or tendinitis. Researchers want to see if using this electrical stimulation can help increase strength in the shoulder muscles compared to when they are tested without it. The study will involve two groups of participants: one group will have shoulder pain related to rotator cuff tendinopathy, while the other group will be healthy individuals with no history of shoulder pain.

To be eligible for the study, participants should be between 25 and 50 years old and have experienced shoulder pain for at least 30 days, with a confirmed diagnosis of rotator cuff tendinopathy. Healthy participants must have no history of shoulder pain at any time in their lives. During the trial, participants can expect to undergo some strength testing, both with and without the electrical stimulation device. The results will help researchers understand if this treatment can effectively enhance muscle strength and improve shoulder function.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Complaint of shoulder pain for at least 30 days
• • Age between 25 and 50 years
• • Diagnosis of rotator cuff tendinopathy (Jobe, Neer, Hawkins-Kennedy and resisted external rotation test, at least 3 positive tests)
• • Magnetic resonance imaging with findings corresponding to rotator cuff tendinopathy?
• Inclusion criteria in the health subjects :
• • No history of shoulder pain at some point in life
• • Age between 25 and 50 years
• • Diagnostic Tests for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (Jobe, Neer, Hawkins-Kennedy, and resisted external rotation test) NEGATIVE
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Contraindications to the use of electrostimulation
• • Pregnancy
• • History of shoulder, cervical, or thoracic surgery
• • Shoulder dislocation
• • Fracture
• • Labral laceration
• • Rheumatic disease
• • Complete or partial tear of the rotator cuff
• • adhesive capsulitis