The current study will help to determine the efficacy of a rehabilitation protocol that involves the use of eccentric contraction for patients with shoulder pain syndrome. This approach aims to improve recovery in terms of pain and function based on scientific evidence.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
A 6-week rehabilitation program, conducted for two sessions per week. Patients will receive specialized eccentric contraction exercises for the shoulder muscles, administered in addition to a standard physical therapy protocol.
A 6-week standard rehabilitation program, conducted for two sessions per week. Patients will receive Traditional physical therapy interventions only, which include ultrasound, range of motion (ROM) exercises, postural training and general strengthening routinely prescribed."
Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region
Khamis Mushait, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
Change from Baseline in Pain Intensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period.
Change from Baseline in Shoulder Pain and Disability using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period.
Change from Baseline in Functional Independence using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
Time frame: Baseline and at the end of the 6-week intervention period.
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