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Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises in Rotator Cuff Injuries

NCT07377292 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 69

Last updated 2026-05-14

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Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises added to conventional physical therapy in patients aged 40-60 with rotator cuff tears, compared to classic trunk and abdominal muscle strengthening exercises.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Injury (RCI)
  • Core Exercises Training

Interventions

OTHER

Core Stabilization Exercises

The program will be set up as a 35-minute session, including a 5-minute warm-up, three days a week for four weeks, under the supervision of a physical therapist. Before starting the exercise, the pelvis will be moved forward and backward to teach the lumbar and pelvic neutral positions by contracting and pulling the abdominal muscles to reduce lumbar lordosis. A neutral position will be established before each session, and care will be taken to maintain the neutral position throughout the exercise. The exercises consist of three levels and will be applied gradually. The exercises given at the beginning will be made more difficult individually according to the patients' progress. When the patient can maintain the exercise position for more than 5 seconds, they will move on to the next level. A deep breath will be taken before starting the exercise, and the breath will be exhaled during the movement. The contraction of the transversus abdominis muscle should continue while exhaling.

OTHER

Classic Trunk and Abdominal Strengthening Program

The program will be set up for 3 days a week over 4 weeks, consisting of a 35-minute session including a 5-minute warm-up, supervised by a physical therapist. Classic Williams 1-2-3 and McKenzie exercises will be provided.

OTHER

Conventional Rehabilitation

1. Passive, assisted active, and active shoulder flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation exercises in the supine position 2. Active shoulder range of motion (ROM) exercises in a sitting or standing position 3. Shoulder flexion strengthening exercises 4. Shoulder external rotator and internal rotator strengthening exercises 5. Exercises to strengthen the lower, middle trapezius, and serratus anterior muscles 6. Posterior capsule stretching exercises 7. TENS (20 minutes) 8. Cold pack (10 minutes)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-13
Primary Completion
2026-12-25
Completion
2026-12-25

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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