Effect of Muscle Coactivation Strengthening for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
NCT ID: NCT02837848
Last Updated: 2019-05-06
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
42 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-07-31
2018-02-01
Brief Summary
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Exercises, as conservative management, were shown to be effective in increasing function and in decreasing pain related to RCT. However, the lack of studies comparing different types of exercises (i.e. concentric, eccentric, scapular strengthening, proprioceptive, coactivation) is reported by many systematic reviews. One type of exercise, coactivation strengthening, could be more efficient. Coactivation strengthening implies a recruitment of the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi while performing regular strengthening. When theses muscles are recruited, the medio-inferior orientation of their tendons creates a force vector that limits the superior translation of the humeral head, thus limits the subacromial narrowing.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of coactivation strengthening exercises in patient with RCT compared to regular strengthening exercises. Forty-two participants diagnosed with RCT by an orthopaedic surgeon following a standardized protocol will be randomised to either coactivation or regular strengthening exercises. Participants will perform a 6-week exercise protocols. Outcomes will be measured at baseline, and at three, six, 12, 18 and 24 weeks. The primary outcome is function assessed with the Disabilities of arm, shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Secondary outcomes focus on pain (visual analog scale), quality of life (Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index), impression of change (Patient Global Impression of Change), subacromial distance (ultrasonography) and muscular strength (manual dynamometer). Investigators expect that coactivation strengthening exercises will be more efficient over the short and long term.
This trial will provide data to guide clinicians in the treatment of RCT to reduce recovery time and to bring patients back as quickly as possible to work or usual function.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Coactivation strengthening
Coactivation strengthening implies a recruitment of the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi while performing regular strengthening.
Coactivation Strengthening
Coactivation strengthening implies a recruitment of the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi while performing regular strengthening.
Regular strengthening
Regular strengthening implies external rotation, internal rotation, flexion and abduction of the gleno-humeral joint and scapular protraction and retraction of the scapulothoracic joint strengthening.
Regular Strengthening
Regular strengthening implies external rotation, internal rotation, flexion and abduction of the gleno-humeral joint and scapular protraction and retraction of the scapulothoracic joint strengthening.
Interventions
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Coactivation Strengthening
Coactivation strengthening implies a recruitment of the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi while performing regular strengthening.
Regular Strengthening
Regular strengthening implies external rotation, internal rotation, flexion and abduction of the gleno-humeral joint and scapular protraction and retraction of the scapulothoracic joint strengthening.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Experienced shoulder pain \> four weeks
* Positive Painful Arc Test
* Positive Neer or Hawkins Kennedy test
* Pain at resisted isometric movement of abduction or external rotation
Exclusion Criteria
* Rotator cuff complete tear
* History of shoulder surgery
* Any systemic inflammation or neurological condition
* Received a corticosteroid injection \< six weeks
* Any known cognitive condition
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Université de Sherbrooke
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Nathaly Gaudreault
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Nathaly Gaudreault, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Université de Sherbrooke
Locations
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Centre de Recherche du CHUS
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Countries
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References
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Boudreau N, Gaudreault N, Roy JS, Bedard S, Balg F. The Addition of Glenohumeral Adductor Coactivation to a Rotator Cuff Exercise Program for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 Mar;49(3):126-135. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8240. Epub 2018 Nov 30.
Other Identifiers
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2017-1404
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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