Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Shoulder Pain
Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
Shoulder Dysfunction
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 30 – 55
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Deraya University · Other
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About This Trial
Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, resulting in functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Exercise therapy is considered a first-line treatment; however, adjunct modalities such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) may enhance recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding ESWT to a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Medically stable individuals who consent to participate in the study.
* Male and female participants aged between 30 and 55 years.
* Diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy, confirmed clinically and by ultrasound or MRI.
* Duration of symptoms greater than 3 months.
* Suprasp…
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