Comparative Effects of Getting it Right Addressing Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Military Sports

Riphah International University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy

Treatments: Other: Range of Motion Exercises; Other: Strengthening exercises with theraband

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06828081

REC/RCR & AHS/24/0426

Details and patient eligibility

About

This research will use a randomized clinical trial (RCT) method to get military athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. People will be chosen at random to either get the GRASP method or normal exercises for making the shoulder muscles stronger. The main things the investigator will look at are how bad the pain is how well the shoulder works and if they can go back to work or sports. Tests will be done at the start, right after a treatment, and later times to measure the short-term and long-term advantages of the treatments. This study's careful way of doing things aims to provide strong information for military sports medicine. It helps doctors in treating shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Full description

The rationale for conducting this study lies in the critical need to address rotator cuff tendinopathy, a prevalent and debilitating issue among military athletes. The unique demands placed on military personnel, involving repetitive overhead tasks and rigorous training, contribute significantly to the higher incidence of rotator cuff problems. The impact of this condition on performance, readiness, and overall well-being in the military cannot be overstated.

In the end, the plan for this study wants to fix a gap in what we know right now about dealing with muscle problems in military sports players' shoulders. This study looks at the GRASP trial methods and compares them with standard rotator cuff exercises. It aims to improve treatments and help military staff be healthier and work better.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• People in the military who are between 18 and 50 years old.
• Active participation in sports activities for the military.
• Diagnosing rotator cuff tendon pain in medical practice.
• Basic shoulder movement within a certain range of motion.

Exclusion criteria

• History of shoulder surgery.
• Systemic inflammatory diseases.
• Disorders of the brain or mind that affect physical actions.
• Not being able to stick to the plan for later.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Range of Motion Exercises

Experimental group

Description:

Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.

Treatment:

Other: Range of Motion Exercises

Strengthening exercises with theraband

Experimental group

Description:

They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.

Treatment:

Other: Strengthening exercises with theraband