Shoulder Eccentric External Rotator Training for Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of eccentric exercise to the shoulder muscles for people with shoulder pain. Identifying specific exercise protocols for individuals with shoulder pain will provide evidence to help clinicians select the best interventions.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02153827
- Run by
- Nova Southeastern University
- People needed
- 48
- Starts
- 2014-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-01-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2016-10-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Presence of non-acute shoulder pain (greater than 3 months duration)
- 3 out of the 6 following tests positive, Neer impingement, Hawkins-Kennedy impingement, empty can test, resisted external rotation test, palpable tenderness at the insertion of the supraspinatus or infraspinatus, and painful arc from 60° to 120° during active abduction.
- Age over 18 years old
- Sufficient ability to read English as required for completing questionnaires
You may not qualify if…
- Red flags noted in the patient's Medical Screening Questionnaire (MSQ) (ie. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use)
- Full thickness supraspinatus or infraspinatus tendon tear as determined by a positive drop arm test, lag sign or rent test.
- Shoulder adhesive capsulitis as evidenced by a limitation in passive motion for all shoulder planes of movement.
- Having an upper extremity amputation.
- Individuals having a history of surgery to the cervical spine or involved upper extremity for a musculoskeletal, neurological or dermatological condition for which they are at the time of data collection receiving post-operative care.
- Pending legal action regarding their shoulder pain
- Inability to comply with treatment and follow up schedule
- Insufficient English language skills to complete all questionnaires
Where it is running
- University of St. Augustine — Saint Augustine, Florida, United States
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