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Comparative Effects of ART and STM in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

NCT06457542 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2024-06-13

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Summary

Shoulder impingement syndrome is primary cause of discomfort and restricted range of motion while reaching above in shoulder region. It is third most common illness affecting musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study will be to analyse comparative effects of active release technique and soft tissue mobilization on pain, range of motion and disability in shoulder impingement syndrome. The study will be a randomized clinical trial. A random sample of 40 subjects with shoulder impingement from Allied hospital, Faisalabad will be evaluated. Subjects who will meet selection criteria will be allocation into two groups by computerized generated allocation method. In addition to ultrasound as baseline treatment group a will receive active release technique while in group B soft tissue mobilization will be administrated for 4 weeks. Treatment session will be 12 session (3 sessions in one week). Baseline, at 2nd week and at 4th week of treatment pain, shoulder elevation, external rotation and shoulder disability will be measure by VAS, goniometer and SPADI. For, data analysis, we will use SPSS software version 23. Data was interrupted through independent t test and repeated measurements ANOVA.

Conditions

  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Active Release Technique

Active Release Therapy, which involves instructing the patient to sit and then positioning their shoulder in 90-degree abduction. The therapist will provide assistance to the patient's arm and then examine the supraspinous fossa by applying pressure with a finger. The patient will be instructed to gradually bring the arm towards the body as the therapist manipulates the muscle plane. This procedure should be repeated for a duration of 10 minutes, 3 times per week, over a duration of four weeks.

OTHER

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) targeting the subscapularis muscle. The participants will be placed in a position where their upper arm bone (humerus) is raised at a 45° angle, with the elbow bent at a 90° angle. Additionally, the humerus will be rotated outward to a position that is normally around 20° to 25° of external rotation. The subscapularis muscle remained examined by touch in the armpit area to locate regions of limited mobility due to myofascial limitations, trigger points or tense bands. The identified limitations remained addressed with STM, which included applying prolonged manual pressure and slow deep stroke to the subscapularis myofascial. This treatment was performed for a period of 7 minutes, three times a week, over a period of four weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Allied Hospital Faisalabad

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-17
Primary Completion
2024-03-29
Completion
2024-06-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

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