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The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises Applied in Addition to Conventional Treatment on Pain, Upper Extremity Stability, and Anxiety in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Lesion

NCT07091903 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2025-07-29

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Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises in addition to conventional treatment and post isometric relaxation technique on pain, range of motion, functionality, upper extremity stability, and anxiety in individuals with rotator cuff lesions. The study included 32 participants aged between 18 and 65 years, diagnosed with rotator cuff lesions. The control group (n=16) received conventional treatment and the post-isometric relaxation technique, while the respiratory group (n=16) received diaphragmatic breathing exercises in addition to conventional treatment and the post-isometric relaxation technique. The researcher used the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess pain intensity, a universal goniometer to measure range of motion, the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) to evaluate functional status, the Upper Extremity Y-Balance Test to assess upper extremity stability, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) to measure anxiety levels, and a finger-type pulse oximeter to record pulse and oxygen saturation values. The researcher used SPSS V.27 program for statistical analysis of the data.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Lesions

Interventions

OTHER

Diaphragmatic breathing exercise

Individuals in the respiratory group received a physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for 6 weeks, 3 days a week. Diaphragmatic breathing exercise was performed with the participants in a supine position with bent knees, 10 repetitions and 3 sets.

OTHER

Conventional physiotherapy and post-isometric relaxation technique

Individuals in the respiratory group received a physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for 6 weeks, 3 days a week. The treatment of individuals in this group included conventional physiotherapy and post-isometric relaxation technique. Conventional treatment included an exercise program consisting of Wand, Codman, and finger ladder exercise, in addition to 20 min HotPack, 20 min TENS and 5 min Ultrasound modalities. Each of the exercises was applied as 10 repetitions and 1 sets. Post-isometric relaxation technique was applied with 5 seconds of isometric contraction in the direction of flexion, abduction, internal and external rotation, 5 repetitions, 2 sets.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Biruni University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-02
Primary Completion
2024-12-06
Completion
2025-06-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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