This research will use a randomized clinical trial (RCT) method to get military athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. People will be chosen at random to either get the GRASP method or normal exercises for making the shoulder muscles stronger. The main things the investigator will look at are how bad the pain is how well the shoulder works and if they can go back to work or sports. Tests will be done at the start, right after a treatment, and later times to measure the short-term and long-term advantages of the treatments. This study's careful way of doing things aims to provide strong information for military sports medicine. It helps doctors in treating shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinopathy.
The rationale for conducting this study lies in the critical need to address rotator cuff tendinopathy, a prevalent and debilitating issue among military athletes. The unique demands placed on military personnel, involving repetitive overhead tasks and rigorous training, contribute significantly to the higher incidence of rotator cuff problems. The impact of this condition on performance, readiness, and overall well-being in the military cannot be overstated. In the end, the plan for this study wants to fix a gap in what we know right now about dealing with muscle problems in military sports players' shoulders. This study looks at the GRASP trial methods and compares them with standard rotator cuff exercises. It aims to improve treatments and help military staff be healthier and work better.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
30
Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.
They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.
Combined Military Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC)
The Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC) is a self-reported questionnaire that evaluates the quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff disorders across five domains: physical signs and symptoms, sports, work, manner of living, and feelings. It ranges from 0 to 2100, and the lower the total, the better the result.
Time frame: 5-6weeks
Inclinometer
The inclinometer calculates shoulder R.O.M. in degrees with high accuracy. These are flexion: 170-180° rotation, abduction: 170-180°, external rotation: 90°, and internal rotation: 70-90°.
Time frame: 5-6weeks
Push-Up Plus Test
The Push-Up Plus Test is designed to assess both scapular stability and serratus anterior muscle strength from the observed scapular movements during the 'plus' action in a push-up formation. They are either pass/fail scores or quantitative repet
Time frame: 5-6weeks
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