The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises in addition to conventional treatment and post isometric relaxation technique on pain, range of motion, functionality, upper extremity stability, and anxiety in individuals with rotator cuff lesions. The study included 32 participants aged between 18 and 65 years, diagnosed with rotator cuff lesions. The control group (n=16) received conventional treatment and the post-isometric relaxation technique, while the respiratory group (n=16) received diaphragmatic breathing exercises in addition to conventional treatment and the post-isometric relaxation technique. The researcher used the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess pain intensity, a universal goniometer to measure range of motion, the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) to evaluate functional status, the Upper Extremity Y-Balance Test to assess upper extremity stability, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) to measure anxiety levels, and a finger-type pulse oximeter to record pulse and oxygen saturation values. The researcher used SPSS V.27 program for statistical analysis of the data.
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Range of Motion of the Shoulder Joint
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Shoulder Pain
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Shoulder Functionality
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Anxiety
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Upper Extremity Stability and Mobility
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Pulse
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Oxygen Saturation
Timeframe: 6 weeks