CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of The Neuromuscular Control-Based Exercise Training in the Treatment of Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2021-12-03

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to determine and compare the effects of neuromuscular control exercises for the shoulder, and standard conservative exercise programs, which are different forms of exercise and have an important role in the treatment of partial thickness rotator cuff tears on treatment. Thus, it is aimed to compare these exercise types with different mechanisms on treatment, to determine the place of neuromuscular control exercises in treatment and whether they are more effective than conventional exercises.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Forty years of age or older patients that had been diagnosed for a partial rotator cuff tear that was unrelated to trauma by a specialist orthopedist with MRI and physical examination and no other shoulder problems on the diagnosed shoulder were included into this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with full-thickness or massive rotator cuff tear, patients who had undergone previous surgery, patients diagnosed with frozen shoulder or glenohumeral instability, and athletic patients younger than 40 years of age with symptoms of acute RC tear were not included in this study.

What they're measuring

Constant-Murley Score

Timeframe: The Constant Murley Score assessment will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 8-weeks rehabilitation program. After treatment, "change" will be evaluated.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05128474

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-26