dry needling and exercise therapy in rotator cuff tendinopathy

Effects of Eccentric Exercises acompany with and without Dry Needling Approches at the Patients with Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210112050016N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-02-02

Start date

2021-02-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-02-22

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Conditions

Rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group: undergo eight sessions of eccentric exercises in such a way that in each session, three sets of abduction, internal rotation and external rotati

In addition, the exercises are treated with dry needles for 4 sessions in such a way that the dry needle is inserted in between sessions for patients. Intervention 2: Control group: 8 sessions of ecce

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

50 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy that can approve with: X-Ray, MRI, US, doctor approval and exam tests( Neer Test and Hawkins-Kennedy Test) Age between 50 to 70 year Chronic diagnosis( at least 3 to 6 months after symptoms appearance) Tendon sprain in grade 1 or 2 in empty can test and lift off test

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients whom have complete rupture of the rotator cuff muscle tendon Patients who are unable to read and write Patients who have cognitive problems and do not understand what is being asked of them Patients with instability (partial dislocation or dislocation) in the shoulder Patients with history of cardiovascular disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is felt by an organism due to external or internal stimuli. There is usually no complete objective method for measuring pain, and most pain is assessed by mental methods. In this study, the amount of discomfort and pain in the shoulder and arm is measured by the VAS scale. Shoulder disability: Shoulder pain when resting or moving with limited mobility and function in the shoulder is referred to as disability. In this study, the amount of limitation and pain in movements and daily activities is measured with Quick DASH and SPADI scale and TFAST (Timed Functional Arm and Shoulder Test). Timepoint: The beginning of the study, the third session of dry needle, the last session of treatment, 72 hours later. Method of measurement: VAS scale, quick DASH and SPADI questionnaire and TFAST functional test.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is felt by an organism due to external or internal stimuli. There is usually no complete objective method for measuring pain, and most pain is assessed by mental methods. In this study, the amount of discomfort and pain in the shoulder and arm is measured by the VAS scale. Shoulder disability: Shoulder pain when resting or moving with limited mobility and function in the shoulder is referred to as disability. In this study, the amount of limitation and pain in movements and daily activities is measured with Quick DASH and SPADI scale and TFAST (Timed Functional Arm and Shoulder Test). Timepoint: The beginning of the study, the third session of dry needle, the last session of treatment, 72 hours later. Method of measurement: VAS scale, quick DASH and SPADI questionnaire and TFAST functional test.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSiamak Bashardoust Tajali

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

s_bashardoust@yahoo.com+98 21 7753 3939

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026