Fractures of the proximal humerus account for between 5% and 8% off all reported fractures. Post-operative shoulder pain is highly frequent. Due to either surgical procedure, soft tissues surrounding the shoulder area can be damaged. The purpose of the current clinical trial was to compare the effects of physiotherapy versus physiotherapy plus TrP-DN on pain and function in patients who exhibit post-operative shoulder pain after a PHILOS procedure for proximal humeral fixation or rotator cuff tear repair.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
20
Best-evidence physical therapy intervention in addition to a single session of TrP-DN targeted to active TrPs in the neck-shoulder muscles
Best-evidence physical therapy intervention
Jose Luis Arias Buría
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Changes in Constant-Murley score before and after the intervention
The Constant-Murley score is a 100-point scoring system that is divided into 4 main sub-scales: pain (15 points); activities of daily living (20 points); range of motion (40 points); and strength (25 points). Higher score represents better function
Time frame: Baseline and one week after the intervention
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.