Effects of Cold and Kinesio Taping in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

NCT ID: NCT06425913

Last Updated: 2024-05-23

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 52 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2021-06-01
• Study Completion Date: 2023-02-28

Brief Summary

Rotator cuff tendonitis (RCT) is one of the most common shoulder pathologies, causing pain, limitation of shoulder joint movements, and impaired function. Patient education, medical treatment, corticosteroid injections, physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches are the most common treatment options applied to alleviate the symptoms of RCT. Despite these various treatment methods, there are currently no specific guidelines regarding the most appropriate and effective intervention for RCT treatment. This is mainly because adequate, high-quality studies are lacking in RCT management. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have evaluated the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT), which has become a popular approach in recent years, and Cold Therapy (CT), which has often been used as a therapeutic agent since immemorial, on individuals with RCT. In this regard, this study aimed to investigate and compare the short-term effects of KT and CT on pain and upper extremity functionality in individuals with RCT.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

Kinesio Taping

KT was applied to the symptomatic shoulder of participants.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Kinesio Taping (KT)

Intervention Type: OTHER

KT was applied to the symptomatic shoulder at the end of the baseline assessment by a certificated physiotherapist with over ten years of experience in Kinesio taping. After three days, participants were re-evaluated. KT application has been made according to the protocol for rotator cuff impingement or tendonitis including inhibition and correction techniques.

standardized home exercise program

Intervention Type: OTHER

All participants performed standardized home exercise program, including shoulder isometric and stretching exercises were . A physiotherapist taught the exercise program until the participants were able to exercise accurately on their own. All participants were instructed to perform the exercises three times a day for three days.

Cold Therapy

Ice packs were applied to the symptomatic shoulder of participants.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cold Therapy (CT)

Intervention Type: OTHER

The initial application was administered by the physiotherapist. In a sitting position, a pack was wrapped in a thin towel and placed on the affected shoulder joint, including the painful locations. During the application, the participant was closely observed for discomfort or adverse reactions (redness, burning, numbness, itching, …). The cold application was continued for 20 minutes.After the first application, participants were instructed to apply ice for 20 minutes five times a day for three days at home or work.

standardized home exercise program

Intervention Type: OTHER

All participants performed standardized home exercise program, including shoulder isometric and stretching exercises were . A physiotherapist taught the exercise program until the participants were able to exercise accurately on their own. All participants were instructed to perform the exercises three times a day for three days.

Interventions

Kinesio Taping (KT)

KT was applied to the symptomatic shoulder at the end of the baseline assessment by a certificated physiotherapist with over ten years of experience in Kinesio taping. After three days, participants were re-evaluated. KT application has been made according to the protocol for rotator cuff impingement or tendonitis including inhibition and correction techniques.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Cold Therapy (CT)

The initial application was administered by the physiotherapist. In a sitting position, a pack was wrapped in a thin towel and placed on the affected shoulder joint, including the painful locations. During the application, the participant was closely observed for discomfort or adverse reactions (redness, burning, numbness, itching, …). The cold application was continued for 20 minutes.After the first application, participants were instructed to apply ice for 20 minutes five times a day for three days at home or work.

Intervention Type: OTHER

standardized home exercise program

All participants performed standardized home exercise program, including shoulder isometric and stretching exercises were . A physiotherapist taught the exercise program until the participants were able to exercise accurately on their own. All participants were instructed to perform the exercises three times a day for three days.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• RCT diagnosis
• Excluding other shoulder pathologies by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and specific tests

Exclusion Criteria

• Glenohumeral joint dislocation/subluxation;
• Acromioclavicular sprain;
• Rotator cuff tear;
• Glenohumeral joint instability;
• Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder;
• Acromioclavicular joint pathologies,
• Hyperlaxity;
• Any fracture in the shoulder;
• Diabetes, thyroid and any vascular or rheumatologic disease;
• Glenohumeral joint deformities;
• Superior labrum anteroposterior (SLAP) lesion;
• Shoulder pain lasting more than six months;
• History of shoulder surgery;
• Intra-articular steroid injection

• Minimum Eligible Age: 30 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 60 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Bezmialem Vakif University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Elif Durgut

Asst. Prof

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Bezmialem Vakıf University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

71306642

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id