Rigid Taping Versus Scapular Stabilizing Exercises in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT04468594

Last Updated: 2022-11-14

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-05-30

Study Completion Date

2021-09-20

Brief Summary

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the current study tends to compare the effect of two different treatment techniques used in the rehabilitation of shoulder impingement syndrome. rigid tapping and scapular stabilizing exercises will be applied and the level of function and pain intensity will be measured before and after the intervention and at 3 months follow up. while both methods of treatment used previously, the comparison between their effects is not yet investigated and no data is available regarding the superiority of one over the other.

Detailed Description

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Patients will be recruited through a verbal and written announcement from the customers of a local out-patient clinic. The appropriate number of patients, diagnosed with SIS, who will meet the inclusion criteria and accept to sign a consent form will join the study.

patients will be assigned randomly into three equal groups using permuted blocks of variable sizes. The first group rigid tape (RT) group will receive rigid taping plus a standard physical therapy protocol. The second group scapular stabilizing exercises (SSE) group will receive scapular stabilizing exercises plus the same standard protocol, and the third group (control group) will receive the standard protocol only.

The inclusion criteria were: positive 4 out of the following clinical signs: empty can test, Hawkins sign, Neer' sign, tenderness upon palpation of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, and painful movement between 60°\_ and 120°(painful arc) Patients will be excluded if they demonstrate a previous history of shoulder surgery, cervical spine involvement, upper-limb fracture, adhesive capsulitis, joint instability, intraarticular corticosteroids injections within the last 2 months During the first interview, all patients will be checked for inclusion criteria. then undergo baseline assessment for pain level using a validated version of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Moreover, the functional level of the shoulder will be assessed using shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). SPADI is a valid and reliable scale. it has a score ranging from 0 (normal) to 100 (complete disability). Pain and functional level will be assessed again after the end of the treatment period and after 3 months (following up) 12 weeks-rehabilitation program will be implemented for all patients with a frequency of 3 sessions/week. The RT group will receive a bilateral rigid taping technique using zinc oxide tape and along with the protective tape. With the participant assuming a relaxed standing position, the tape will be applied bilaterally starting from the first to the last thoracic vertebra. then, a second tape will be applied to the scapula while it assumes a position of scapular depression and retraction. This tape will be applied bilaterally and extended from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula to the last thoracic vertebra. This taping was applied for 12 weeks and changes every 2 days (3times per week) In addition to the rigid tape, a standard physical therapy protocol will be introduced. This standard protocol will consist of progressive strengthening exercises for rotator cuff muscles. The resistance will be applied first by a red-colored elastic Thera-band. Then progressed, using the green-colored band. Each exercise will be performed 10 times /session, Self-stretching exercises for levator scapula, posterior deltoid, pectoralis minor, and latissimus dorsi muscles. Five repetitions of stretching will be performed for each muscle per session In addition to the standard protocol, the SSE group will receive scapular stabilizing exercises in the form of wall slides with squat, Wall push-ups with ipsilateral leg extension, lawnmower with diagonal squat, resisted retraction to scapula with opposite leg squat robbery with squat. ten repetitions / exercises/ session were performed .

The CG will receive the standard protocol only Statistical analysis: SPSS (Version 16) for Windows will be used to analyze the obtained data. Mean± SD and percentage of differences will be calculated.

the current study tends to compare the effect of two different treatment techniques used in the rehabilitation of SIS. Rigid tapping and scapular stabilizing exercises will be applied then the level of function, and pain intensity will be measured before and after the intervention and at 3 months follow-up.

Detailed Description: Patients will be recruited through a verbal and written announcement from the customers of a local out-patient clinic. the appropriate sample size of patients diagnosed with SIS who will meet the inclusion criteria will join the study after signing the consent form.

patients will be assigned randomly into three equal groups using permuted blocks. The first group (RTG) received rigid taping plus a standard physical therapy protocol. The second group (SSEG) received scapular stabilizing exercises plus the same standard protocol, and the third group (control group) received the standard protocol only The inclusion criteria were: positive 4 out of the clinical signs: empty can test, Hawkins sign, Neer' sign, tenderness upon palpation of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, and painful movement between 60°\_ and 120°(painful arc) Subjects will be excluded if they have a previous history of shoulder surgery, cervical spine involvement, upper-limb fracture, adhesive capsulitis, joint instability, intraarticular corticosteroids injections within the last 2 months During the first interview, all subjects will be checked for inclusion criteria. Eligible subjects will be assessed for pain level using a validated version of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Moreover, the functional level of the shoulder will be assessed using shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). It is a valid and reliable scale with a score ranging from 0 (normal) to 100 (complete disability). Pain and functional level were assessed again after the end of the treatment period and after 3months (following up) 12 weeks-rehabilitation program will be implemented for all participants with a frequency of 3 sessions/week. The RT group will receive a bilateral rigid taping technique using zinc oxide tape and along with the protective tape. With the participant assuming a relaxed standing position, the tape will be applied bilaterally starting from the first to the last thoracic vertebra. then, a second tape will be applied to the scapulae while it assumes a position of scapular depression and retraction. This tape will be applied bilaterally and extended from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula to the last thoracic vertebra. This taping will be applied for 12 weeks and will be changed every 2 days (3times per week) In addition to the rigid tape, a standard physical therapy protocol will be conducted. This protocol will consist of progressive strengthening exercises for rotator cuff muscles. The resistance was applied first by a red-colored elastic Thera-band. Then progressed, using the green-colored band. Each exercise will be performed 10 times /session,( Self-stretching exercises for levator scapula, posterior deltoid, pectoralis minor, and latissimus dorsi muscles. Five repetitions of stretching will be performed for each muscle per session In addition to the standard protocol, the SSE group will receive scapular stabilizing exercises in the form of wall slides with squat, Wall push-ups with ipsilateral leg extension, lawnmower with diagonal squat, resisted retraction to scapula with opposite leg squat robbery with squat. ten repetitions / exercises/ session were performed .

The CG will receive the standard protocol only Statistical analysis: SPSS (Version 16) for Windows will be used to analyze the obtained data. Mean± SD and percentage of differences will be calculated.

Conditions

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Impingement Syndrome of Ankle

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

double-blind randomized controlled trial
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors
the process of allocation will be concealed using non transparent envelops that contain a code number. these codes indicated one of the three groups. the interpretation of these codes will be with an author who will not be involved in assessment or treatment procedures. At the day of the first intervention session, the code interpretation will be available

Study Groups

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rigid tape

the rigid tapping technique using zinc oxide tape and protective tape (reference). With the participant assuming a relaxed standing position, the tape was applied bilaterally starting from the first to the last thoracic vertebra. A second tape was then applied to form a position of scapular depression and retraction. This tape was applied bilaterally and extended from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula to the last thoracic vertebra (figure ). This taping was applied for 12 weeks and changes every 3 days

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

rigid tapping

Intervention Type OTHER

Taping techniques We will use rigid tape and apply it bilaterally. In the rigid tape application, a combination pack of zinc oxide tape and the protective tape will be used. The protective tape will be applied first with no tension. To apply the rigid tape, subjects will be instructed to place their thoracic spine in a neutral position, the rigid tape will be applied bilaterally from the first to the twelfth thoracic vertebra. Subjects will be asked to retract and depress the scapula. The rigid tape will be applied diagonally from the middle of the scapular spine to the twelfth thoracic vertebra; this technique will be applied bilaterally. The rigid tape will be applied 3 times per week and will be applied for 6 weeks.

therapeutic exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

1. Pectoralis minor stretching
2. Posterior shoulder stretching
3. Levator scapula stretching
4. Latissimus dorsi stretching ( stretching exercises will be 5 repetitions each session - 3 times per week)
5. Resisted shoulder internal rotation
6. Resisted shoulder external rotation
7. Resisted full can (strengthening exercises will be 510 repetitions each session - 3 times per week) All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands NOTE. All resisted exercises were progressed from starting 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly, supervising movement quality, presence of pain, and fatigue. If the subject achieves 20 repetitions 3 successfully, heavier resistance with resistance band color-coded loading prescribed from 10 repetitions 3 sets.

scapular stabilizing exercises

scapular stabilizing exercises in the form of (1)wall slides with squat, (2) Wall push-ups with ipsilateral leg extension, (3) lawnmower with diagonal squat, (4) resisted retraction to scapula with opposite leg squat (5) robbery with squat. ten repetitions / exercises/ session were perform

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

scapular stabilizing excercise

Intervention Type OTHER

consisted of:

1. wall slides with squat,
2. wall push-ups plus ipsilateral leg extension,
3. lawnmower with diagonal squat,
4. resisted scapular retraction with contralateral leg squat and robbery with squat.
5. Robbery with squat
6. Resisted shoulder internal rotation with step
7. Resisted shoulder external rotation with step
8. Resisted full can with step All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands The patient will perform 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly.

therapeutic exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

1. Pectoralis minor stretching
2. Posterior shoulder stretching
3. Levator scapula stretching
4. Latissimus dorsi stretching ( stretching exercises will be 5 repetitions each session - 3 times per week)
5. Resisted shoulder internal rotation
6. Resisted shoulder external rotation
7. Resisted full can (strengthening exercises will be 510 repetitions each session - 3 times per week) All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands NOTE. All resisted exercises were progressed from starting 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly, supervising movement quality, presence of pain, and fatigue. If the subject achieves 20 repetitions 3 successfully, heavier resistance with resistance band color-coded loading prescribed from 10 repetitions 3 sets.

control

a standard physical therapy protocol will be introduced. This protocol consisted of (1) progressive strengthening exercises for rotator cuff muscles. The resistance was applied first by a red-colored elastic Thera-band. Then progressed, using the green-colored band. Each exercise was performed 10 times /session, (2) Self-stretching exercises for levator scapula, posterior deltoid, pectoralis minor, and latissimus dorsi muscles. Five repetitions of stretching were performed for each muscle per session

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

therapeutic exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

1. Pectoralis minor stretching
2. Posterior shoulder stretching
3. Levator scapula stretching
4. Latissimus dorsi stretching ( stretching exercises will be 5 repetitions each session - 3 times per week)
5. Resisted shoulder internal rotation
6. Resisted shoulder external rotation
7. Resisted full can (strengthening exercises will be 510 repetitions each session - 3 times per week) All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands NOTE. All resisted exercises were progressed from starting 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly, supervising movement quality, presence of pain, and fatigue. If the subject achieves 20 repetitions 3 successfully, heavier resistance with resistance band color-coded loading prescribed from 10 repetitions 3 sets.

Interventions

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rigid tapping

Taping techniques We will use rigid tape and apply it bilaterally. In the rigid tape application, a combination pack of zinc oxide tape and the protective tape will be used. The protective tape will be applied first with no tension. To apply the rigid tape, subjects will be instructed to place their thoracic spine in a neutral position, the rigid tape will be applied bilaterally from the first to the twelfth thoracic vertebra. Subjects will be asked to retract and depress the scapula. The rigid tape will be applied diagonally from the middle of the scapular spine to the twelfth thoracic vertebra; this technique will be applied bilaterally. The rigid tape will be applied 3 times per week and will be applied for 6 weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

scapular stabilizing excercise

consisted of:

1. wall slides with squat,
2. wall push-ups plus ipsilateral leg extension,
3. lawnmower with diagonal squat,
4. resisted scapular retraction with contralateral leg squat and robbery with squat.
5. Robbery with squat
6. Resisted shoulder internal rotation with step
7. Resisted shoulder external rotation with step
8. Resisted full can with step All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands The patient will perform 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly.

Intervention Type OTHER

therapeutic exercises

1. Pectoralis minor stretching
2. Posterior shoulder stretching
3. Levator scapula stretching
4. Latissimus dorsi stretching ( stretching exercises will be 5 repetitions each session - 3 times per week)
5. Resisted shoulder internal rotation
6. Resisted shoulder external rotation
7. Resisted full can (strengthening exercises will be 510 repetitions each session - 3 times per week) All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands NOTE. All resisted exercises were progressed from starting 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly, supervising movement quality, presence of pain, and fatigue. If the subject achieves 20 repetitions 3 successfully, heavier resistance with resistance band color-coded loading prescribed from 10 repetitions 3 sets.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Subjects having positive results to at least 4 of the following tests:

1. Neer impingement sign
2. Hawkins sign
3. pain during supraspinatus empty can test
4. the painful arc between 60⁰\_ and 120⁰
5. tenderness when palpating the greater tuberosity of the humerus -

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects will be excluded if they have;

* cervical spine involvement;
* the presence of a glenohumeral joint adhesive capsulitis, or instability;
* a history of previous shoulder surgery;
* upper-limb fracture;
* had systemic illnesses,
* receiving another physiotherapy treatment of this disorder in the past 6 weeks; or
* receiving steroid injection into or around the shoulder in the past 2 months.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Taif University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Hail

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Hisham Mohamed Hussein

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ibrahim M dewir, Assist .prof

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

physical therapy dep, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, S.A

Locations

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University of Hail

Ha'il, Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia

Site Status

Countries

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Saudi Arabia

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Identifier Source: org_study_id

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