Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises in Rotator Cuff Injuries
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-60
SponsorAhi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients aged 40 to 60 years with a partial supraspinatus tear detected by MRI, reported by a radiologist, and confirmed by a physiatrist.
Patients who test positive for at least two of the Jobe, Hawkins and Neer tests during the physical examination
Patients with a visual analog scale (VAS) score between 3.5 and 7.4 millimeters (mm)
Disqualifiers
Participants do not wish to continue treatment for any reason
Complete or massive rotator cuff tear
Use of non-steroidal or steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
If they have received shoulder injections or physical therapy within the three months prior to the study
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Core Stabilization Exercises
- Classic Trunk and Abdominal Strengthening Program
- Conventional Rehabilitation
Treatment groups
69 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov