Dry Needling and Exercise Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Biceps Tendinitis

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Conditions studied: Bicep Tendinitis, Biceps; Tenosynovitis, Bicipital Tendinitis, Left Shoulder, Bicipital Tendinitis, Right Shoulder, Bicipital Tendinitis, Unspecified Shoulder, Biceps Tendon Disorder

In brief

The aim of the research is to determine if participants who receive physical therapy (physiotherapy) including soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, Heavy slow load (eccentric-concentric) exercise (with hand weights specific to the biceps muscle) and a comprehensive rotator cuff and scapular stabilization program achieve greater reductions in pain and disability in the short (3-4 weeks) and long term (6 months) compared to those who receive soft tissue mobilization and a comprehensive rotator cuff and scapular stabilization program. Both treatment approaches are within the standard of care for physical therapists, the aim being to determine the most effective treatment approach. Study participants will be recruited form clinicians and flyers within the university/hospital organization where the study is taking place. Participants will be asked to attend 6 physical therapy visits and complete 6 surveys about their pain and disability.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04073212

Run by

University of Colorado, Denver

People needed

0

Starts

2022-09-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18-64 years old
• Primary diagnosis of bicipital tendinopathy
• Primary complaint of anterior shoulder pain in the area of the LHBT
• Clinical exam findings (must have positive findings for at least 1/2 of the following: Speed's Test, Yergason's test for biceps tendon pain.
• Pain with palpation in area of the biceps tendon
• Patient identification of pain in the area of the proximal biceps tendon
• NPRS of at least 3/10 at worst in the past week

You may not qualify if…

• History of biceps tendon injection in the past 3 months
• History of rotator cuff surgery
• History of biceps tenodesis or tenotomy
• History of bleeding disorder or anti-coagulation therapy
• Diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (as defined by 50% loss of range of motion in 2 out of 3 of the following motions: Shoulder flexion, abduction and external rotation)
• Known underlying non-modifiable medical condition (e.g. tumor, fracture, metabolic disease)
• Two or more positive neurological signs consistent with nerve root compression
• Known allergy to metal
• Participant reported aversion to needles

Where it is running

• Education 1 Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora, Colorado, United States
• Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and Performance — Boulder, Colorado, United States

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