Comparison of the Effectiveness Heavy Slow Resistance and Eccentric Training in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorMustafa Kemal University

About this trial

Rotator cuff tendinopathy, also called subbracromial impingement syndrome, is one of the most important causes of anterior shoulder pain. Although exercise training is known as an effective intervention method in the treatment of rotator cuff/subacromial impingement problems, there is no definite consensus on which type of exercise is more effective. The aim of this study is to analyze and compare the effects of the Heavy Slow Resistance (HSR) training and eccentric exercise training on pain, function, supraspinatus tendon structure, muscle strength, range of motion, subjective perception of improvement and treatment satisfaction in individuals with subacromial shoulder pain associated with rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Describing subacromial pain

Rotator cuff tendinopathy (subacromial impingement syndrome, biceps tendinitis and rotator cuff I. and II. stage diagnosis)

Continuation of diagnostic symptoms for at least 30 days

Disqualifiers

Prior shoulder surgery

Sign of cervical radiculopathy

Shoulder instability or history of upper extremity fracture

Full-thickness rotator cuff tear

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Heavy slow resistance training
  • Eccentric exercise training

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Mustafa Kemal University

Lead sponsor

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Collaborator