The Effects of Focal Muscle Vibration Combined With Exercise on Sensorimotor Activity in Individuals With Chronic Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Launched by NATIONAL YANG MING CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY · Nov 15, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how a treatment called focal muscle vibration (FMV), when used alongside shoulder exercises, can improve pain and function in people with chronic subacromial impingement syndrome (CSIS). CSIS is a condition that causes shoulder pain and difficulty moving the arm. The researchers want to see if combining FMV with exercise can help improve the sensory and motor functions of the shoulder, which may be affected in patients with this condition.

To participate in the study, individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old and have experienced shoulder pain for at least three months. They should also have specific signs of shoulder problems. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will receive the FMV treatment during their exercises, while the other group will exercise without the FMV being turned on. Over 12 sessions, the researchers will measure changes in pain levels, shoulder function, and other related factors before and after the treatment. This study is not yet recruiting, but it aims to find out if this combined approach can offer new hope for those suffering from chronic shoulder pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Anterior or lateral shoulder pain ≥ 3 months
• • 2. 18 to 65 years old
• • 3. The most pain intensity ≥ 3/10 Pain-Numeric Scale (NRS)
• 4. SIS, at least 3 positive findings of the following tests:
• • (1) Neer's test (2) Hawkins-Kennedy test (3) Empty can test (4) Resisted external rotation test (5) Presenting painful arc during arm elevation (6) Tenderness of the rotator cuff tendons
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. History of dislocation, fracture, adhesive capsulitis or surgery of upper extremity
• • 2. Neck pain
• • 3. Shoulder flexion or abduction less than 150 degrees
• • 4. History of direct contact injury to the neck or upper extremities within the past 12 months
• • 5. Brain injury and neurological impairment
• • 6. Inflammatory cause of the pain (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
• • 7. Psychosis and symptom of headache or dizziness
• • 8. Taking centrally acting medication
• • 9. Contraindications to the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• • 10. Received shoulder-related physical therapy or corticosteroid injections in the past three months.
• • 11. Received high-concentration platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the shoulder joint in the past year.