Baduanjin Exercises on Shoulder Dysfunction Post Thyroidectomy

Launched by MTI UNIVERSITY · Apr 24, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of Baduanjin exercises on shoulder problems that some people may experience after thyroid surgery. Shoulder dysfunction can include pain and difficulty moving the shoulder, which can happen after a procedure known as thyroidectomy. The trial will take place at a clinic in Cairo, where participants will work with a trained physiotherapist to perform these exercises in a supervised setting.

To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be between the ages of 30 and 50 and have developed shoulder issues after having a neck surgery for thyroid cancer. Specifically, they should have had their surgery between 6 months to a year ago and experience noticeable limitations in their shoulder movement. However, those with certain health conditions, such as severe heart disease or neurological disorders, will not be able to join the study. Participants will need to sign a consent form to ensure they understand the study's purpose and procedures. If you or a loved one meet the criteria, this could be a great opportunity to improve shoulder function and reduce pain after thyroid surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • They have the development of the shoulder dysfunction (Range of motion limitation and shoulder pain) (limitation of 20 ≥ ROM in shoulder flexion, abduction, external or internal rotation) after thyroidectomy.
• • Patients who were 6 months to 1 year post unilateral neck dissection
• • Aged 30- 50 years (at the time of surgery)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • they had severe cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension and upper extremity problems started Before treatment of thyroid cancer surgery.
• • Patients with neurological disease, rheumatologically disease, communication problems, recurrent infections, and history of head or neck malignancy, history of \> 1 neck dissection, history of bilateral neck dissection,
• • open wounds or incision presence in the region and patients proceeding with chemotherapy (CT) or radiotherapy (RT) were barred