Rotator cuff tendinopathy with myofascial trigger points at shoulder area Extracorporeal shockwave therapy Myofascial trigger point Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) at myofascial trigger points at shoulder area ,Sham Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) at myofascial trigger points at shoulder area
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) at MTrPs,Sham Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) at MTrPs
Sponsors
Prince of Songkla University (PSU)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 35-65 years old 2. Presenting with unilateral rotator cuff tendinopathy with myofascial trigger points at shoulder area 3. Able to communicate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Traumatic rotator cuff tendinitis 2. Complete rotator cuff tear 3. Frozen shoulder 4. Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis 5. Tumor in shoulder area 6. Infection in shoulder area 7. Coagulopathy 8. History of shoulder fracture 9. History of shoulder surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional ability at baseline, after treatment 4, 6 and 12 weeks Disability of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shoulder pain at baseline, after treatment 4, 6 and 12 weeks Visual analogue scale (VAS),Shoulder range of motion at baseline, after treatment 4, 6 and 12 weeks Range of motion by standard goniometer | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPongphon Chuchuen
Rehabilitation Medicine Division, Prince of Songkla University
Outcome results
None listed