Effects of movement mobilization and core strengthening on shoulder pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the additional effects of mobilization with movement combined with upper quadrant core strengthening on patients suffering from rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to treatment groups, and their pain levels, range of motion, proprioception, and kinesiophobia will be assessed. The study will involve a structured intervention protocol and will collect data through various pain assessment tests. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to enrollment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-65 years
* Both genders
* Unilateral shoulder pain of traumatic origin
* Scoring should be less than 8 on numeric pain rating scale
* Symptoms lasting more than 6 weeks
* Pain on active shoulder movement
* Pain provoked by atleast three of the following tests. A. Neer test B. Hawkins-Kennedy test C. Empty Can test D. Full Can test E. Painfull Arc test F. Resisted external rotation test
* Patients reffered by a rehabilitation and orthopedic specialistwith diagnosis of rotator cuff injury, subacromial impingement syndrome, subacromial pain

Exclusion Criteria:

* History and Clinical presentation compatible with complete rotator cuff or bicep brachia rupture
* Adhesive capsulitis
* History of dislocation
* Glenohumeral osteoarthritis
* Cancer
* Auto-immune inflammatory conditions and infection
* Positive joint integrity tests ( Ant. and Post. Drawer tests)
* Hill sachs lesions
* Bankarts lesions
* Cervical rib
* Previous shoulder or neck surgery or fracture
* Familiar pain provoked by neck movements
* Presence of radicular sign
* Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
* Clinical depression
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Poor bone quality ( osteoporosis)
* Vertobrobasilar insufficiency test

Where it's running

• Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
  Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Raima Liaqat, MS-MSKPT*
• Email: raimarana@gmail.com
• Phone: 0302-9670275

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.