Application of a belt for stabilization while exercising accelerate and optimize recovery in patients diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome.
Stabilization through belts is commonly used as an adjunct for treatment of musculoskeletal problems. Although this treatment is popular among clinicians, there is a paucity of evidence on its use for shoulder pathology. The objective of this double-blinded longitudinal randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to determine the clinical efficacy of stabilization belting applied to patients receiving rehabilitation treatment for shoulder impingement syndrome. The study population will include patients who have been referred to the physiotherapy department of the Holland Orthopaedic \& Arthritic Centre for conservative treatment. Patients will be randomized into the treatment and control groups. The primary outcome measure is the Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
64
Patients receive true stabilization.
Patients receive sham stabilization.
Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Primary outcome measure is a subjective measure, the Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH)
Time frame: Outcome measures are collected before the initial treatment, at 3 weeks, and at 6 weeks following the initial treatment
The secondary subjective outcomes include a joint specific measure, the American shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and the work limitation questionnaire (WLQ-25).
Time frame: Outcome measures are collected before the initial treatment, at 3 weeks, and at 6 weeks following the initial treatment
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