The Efficacy of Myofascial Release at the Cervicothoracic Region in Patients With Rotator Cuff Repairs

NCT05064774 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 60116787-020/41785
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

this study was conducted the patients with rotator cuff tears who underwent rotator cuff repair surger.The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups and a total of 20 subjects were randomized in a single block order using RandomAllocation Software 1.0.0 by simple randomization.All evaluation and treatment was done by the same physiotherapist.The first group was included in the traditional treatment program after rotator cuff repair, while the second group was included in the myofascial release program, 2 sessions a week between the 4th and 7th weeks, in addition to the traditional treatment.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tears

Keywords

myofascial release; rotator cuff tears; physiotherapy; rotator cuff repair

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• pain intensity

  visual analog scale (pain during night, rest, activity), preoperative, post operative 3-7-12 weeks.

  12 weeks

• function

  Constant Murley's score. This score has been used in preoperative, post operative 7-12 weeks. Higher score means better results. total point changes between 0-100.

  12 weeks

• quality of life ındex

  short form-36 (SF-36) This scale is used in preoperative and pos operative 12 weeks.Higher score means better results.

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• grip strength

  12 weeks

• flexibility

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery (n=10). They were implemented physiotherapy after the surgery once a week for 12 weeks. They were encouraged to do exercises 3 to 5 times every day.

Other: physiotherapy

myofascial release group

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery (n=10). They were implemented physiotherapy the same as the control group once a week for 12 weeks. In addition to physiotherapy they took myofascial release sessions twice a week for 4 weeks between 4 and 7 weeks.

Other: myofascial release technique; Other: physiotherapy

Interventions

myofascial release technique OTHER

myofascial release group took myofascial release (MFR) therapy sessions twice a week for 4 weeks between 4 and 7 weeks. MFR was applied to upper trapezius, SCM, pectoralis major-minor and sternocostal fascia. muscle was replaced elongated position and pressure was applied for 60-120 second.

myofascial release group

physiotherapy OTHER

patients used sling up to 4 weeks. They did first 4 weeks passive/ assistive range of motion exercise. In 6-8 weeks they did active exercises. 8-12 weeks they did progressive resistive exercises.

Also known as: classic physiotherapy

control group; myofascial release group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• aged betweeen 18-65
• diagnosed with RC tear

You may not qualify if:

• wanting to leave the study
• not participating in assessments and/or treatments
• presence of massive tears
• accompanying nerve injuries,
• presence of labral lesion,
• diagnosed psychological problems,
• central nervous system problems
• those with any rheumatological and orthopedic diseases
• individuals who have had previous surgery on the same shoulder

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pamukkale University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Pamukkale, 20070, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Page P. Shoulder muscle imbalance and subacromial impingement syndrome in overhead athletes. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2011 Mar;6(1):51-8.

  PMID: 21655457 BACKGROUND

• LeBauer A, Brtalik R, Stowe K. The effect of myofascial release (MFR) on an adult with idiopathic scoliosis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2008 Oct;12(4):356-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.03.008. Epub 2008 Jun 4.

  PMID: 19083694 BACKGROUND

• Neer CS 2nd. Anterior acromioplasty for the chronic impingement syndrome in the shoulder: a preliminary report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1972 Jan;54(1):41-50. No abstract available.

  PMID: 5054450 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Interventions

Myofascial Release Therapy; Physical Therapy Modalities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rupture; Wounds and Injuries; Shoulder Injuries; Tendon Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Massage; Therapy, Soft Tissue; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Rehabilitation

Study Officials

• Sumeyye CILDAN UYSAL

  Pamukkale University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MSc

Model Details: randomised controlled study this study was conducted with rotator cuff tear patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff treatment. The patients' pain intensity, joint range of motion, flexibility of shoulder muscles, grip and muscle strength, shoulder function evaluations and physical characteristics, age, differences between body mass index were evaluated with Mann Whitney-U test.Measurements before and after treatment were evaluated with the Wilcoxon test. Friedman test was performed for the measurements made at postoperative 3, 7, and 12 weeks before in-group treatment. Bonferoni correction was done for possible differences.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 22, 2021
• First Posted: October 1, 2021
• Study Start: August 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: March 20, 2021
• Study Completion: April 1, 2021
• Last Updated: May 24, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)