partial tear of supraspinatus tendon.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 20 to 40 years With partial tear of Grade 1 and 2 Neer classification in supraspinatus tendon, with or without tearing in other rotator cuff tendons Has partial tear of Grade 1 and 2 that has been confirmed by MRI Positive at least two specific jobe supraspinatus test, Neer and hawkin kennedy Partial tear of the supraspinatus muscle tendon with pain in the shoulder area for at least 3 months and up to one year. Patients with a pain score of 5 or higher as determined by the visual analogue scale.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Full thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon or Massive rupture in other rotator cuff tendons History of surgery and implants in the shoulder area History of steroid injection in the shoulder joint during the last six months Rheumatoid arthritis Diabetes Neurological disorders Hook-shaped acromion Cases such as tumor, pregnancy, malignant tissue, infection, heat disturbance and people who have undergone radiotherapy in the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Supraspinatus tendon thickness, Echogenicity of supraspinatus tendon. Timepoint: Before intervention, after 10 treatment sessions, eight weeks after the end of the treatment sessions follow up. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography imaging. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before intervention, after 10 treatment sessions, eight weeks after the end of the treatment sessions follow up. Method of measurement: Based on visual analogue scale.;Shoulder abduction and adduction rang of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, after 10 treatment sessions, eight weeks after the end of the treatment sessions follow up. Method of measurement: Using full circle goniometery.;Shoulder flexion and extension rang of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, after 10 treatment sessions, eight weeks after the end of the treatment sessions follow up. Method of measurement: Using full circle goniometery.;Shoulder internal and external rotation rang of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, after 10 treatment sessions, eight weeks after the end of the treatment sessions follow up. Method of measurement: Using full circle goniometery.;Shoulder pain and disability. Timepoint: Before intervention, after 10 treatment sessions, eight weeks after the end of the treatment sessions follow up. Method of measurement: Using Shoulder pain and Disability index questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences