Effect of Pilates Exercises and Diaphragm Manual Therapy Techniques in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Launched by MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND POPULATION, EGYPT · Nov 19, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of two different treatments for people with rotator cuff tendinopathy, which is a common cause of shoulder pain. The first treatment involves Pilates exercises, designed to improve strength and reduce pain in the shoulder. The second treatment consists of diaphragm manual therapy techniques, which focus on relieving pain and improving shoulder function. The trial will also explore whether combining these two approaches is more effective than using them separately.

To participate, individuals must be at least 14 years old and diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy for more than three months. They should experience pain in their shoulder and upper arm, particularly during certain arm movements. However, some people may not be eligible if they have a history of shoulder stiffness, past shoulder surgeries, or other specific medical conditions. Participants can expect to engage in exercise and therapy sessions aimed at improving their shoulder strength and reducing pain, contributing to a better understanding of how these treatments can help others with similar issues.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy for duration greater than three months
• • 2. Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 24.9
• • 3. patients complain of shoulder pain at the tip of the shoulder and the upper, outer arm.
• • 4. pain during resisted arm test (usually abduction and/or lateral rotation) (
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. shoulder stiffness 2. Previous dislocation or sublation of shoulder joint. 3. Previous shoulder surgery 4. Glenohumeral joint and acromioclavicular joint degeneration 5. Neurological deficit in the neck or arm 6. Heavy Smokers. 7. Any Cardiopulmonary pathology. 8. Recent Thoracic surgery 9. Any deformity of spine 10. History of Thyroid Disorders 11. Cognitive impairment