To assess if a technology-enabled Exercise program plus Education (TEEP + E) is more effective than Education program (EP) alone, in providing better outcomes (quality of life, at-work disability and productivity loss, firefighters' perception, adherence, overall improvement/deterioration) in firefighters with shoulder pain, at 3-, 6-and 12-month follow ups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
180
Rotator cuff exercises outlined in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) guidelines on management of rotator cuff problems.
An information sheet form AAOS, outlining the anatomy, description, causes, symptoms, examination and imaging tests performed on individuals with shoulder conditions
Hamilton Fire Station
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Firefighter Work Limitation Questionnaire
at-work disability and productivity loss
Time frame: 3-months
Firefighter Work Limitation Questionnaire
at-work disability and productivity loss
Time frame: 6-months
Firefighter Work Limitation Questionnaire
at-work disability and productivity loss
Time frame: 12-months
Short- Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index
Quality of life
Time frame: 3-months
Short- Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index
Quality of life
Time frame: 6-months
Short- Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index
Quality of life
Time frame: 12-months
Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation
Patient's perception of the condition
Time frame: 3-, 6- and 12-months
Number of days lost
Work days lost due to the condition
Time frame: 3-, 6- and 12-months
Therapy Adherence Assessment Tool
Exercise adherence
Time frame: 3-, 6- and 12-months
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Global Rating of Change Scale
To quantify a patient's improvement or deterioration over time
Time frame: 6- and 12-months
Adverse Effects
Have you experienced any exercise-induced pain
Time frame: 3-, 6- and 12-months