The Efficacy of Myofascial Release at the Cervicothoracic Region in Patients With Rotator Cuff Repairs

Pamukkale University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Rotator Cuff Tears

Treatments: Other: myofascial release technique; Other: physiotherapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05064774

60116787-020/41785

Details and patient eligibility

About

this study was conducted the patients with rotator cuff tears who underwent rotator cuff repair surger.The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups and a total of 20 subjects were randomized in a single block order using RandomAllocation Software 1.0.0 by simple randomization.All evaluation and treatment was done by the same physiotherapist.The first group was included in the traditional treatment program after rotator cuff repair, while the second group was included in the myofascial release program, 2 sessions a week between the 4th and 7th weeks, in addition to the traditional treatment.

Full description

Patients in the 2 groups undergoing rc repair were also included in a similar physiotherapy program.Immobilization with a sling was made for 4-6 weeks after surgery. In addition to physiotherapy in group 2, myofascial release therapy was applied to the upper trapezius, sternocloidomastoideus, pectoral muscles (major, minor) 2 days a week between the 4th and 7th weeks after surgery, in addition to the conventional treatment. Myofascial treatment took 30-45 minutes per session.

Enrollment: 20 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• aged betweeen 18-65
• diagnosed with RC tear

Exclusion criteria

• wanting to leave the study
• not participating in assessments and/or treatments
• presence of massive tears
• accompanying nerve injuries,
• presence of labral lesion,
• diagnosed psychological problems,
• central nervous system problems
• those with any rheumatological and orthopedic diseases
• individuals who have had previous surgery on the same shoulder

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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20 participants in 2 patient groups

control group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery (n=10). They were implemented physiotherapy after the surgery once a week for 12 weeks. They were encouraged to do exercises 3 to 5 times every day.

Treatment:

Other: physiotherapy

myofascial release group

Experimental group

Description:

Patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery (n=10). They were implemented physiotherapy the same as the control group once a week for 12 weeks. In addition to physiotherapy they took myofascial release sessions twice a week for 4 weeks between 4 and 7 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: physiotherapy

Other: myofascial release technique