Efficacy of Balance Training in Patients With Rotator Cuff Disease

N/ACompletedNCT03054129

Dokuz Eylul University42 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study is to determine whether balance training is effective in patients with rotator cuff disease.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injury

Interventions

Rehabilitation and balance trainingOTHER

Stretching will be applied as hold-relax technique in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for shoulder flexion, abduction, internal and external rotations. Isotonic exercises will be done with elastic bands for strengthening. Home exercises will include postural, stretching and strengthening exercises. Balance exercises will receive as non-supervised program.

Rehabilitation programOTHER

Rehabilitation program will be same in this group except balance exercises.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Verification of the diagnosis of rotator cuff disease by a medical practitioner via radiological techniques. * Pain due to unilateral rotator cuff disease at least four weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic pathology including inflammatory joint disease. * More than %50 restriction of passive range of motion in two or more planes. * History of major surgery on the lower extremities and shoulder regions. * Acute or chronic pain in the spine or lower extremities. * An injury of the lower extremities during the last six months which affected functional capabilities. * Any kind of neurological complaint. * Cardiovascular diseases which affect balance. * Acute dizziness * Medications which affected balance * Subjects who performed balance training

Locations (1)

Dr. İsmail Atabek Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Postural Control-Stability Index in Solid Surface - Eyes Open

Stability Index obtained by Tetrax Interactive Balance System No specified a minimum and maximum value. A lower score indicates better postural stability.