Status:
COMPLETED
The Effectiveness of Isometric Exercise on the Management of Chronic Shoulder Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Jorge Fuentes
Conditions:
Chronic Shoulder Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the intensity of Isometric Contraction of shoulder external rotators, comparing the effect of a high-level IC (80% maximal voluntary isometric co...
Detailed Description
This was a single-blinded, randomized parallel study. Eighty-two patients presenting chronic musculoskeletal shoulder pain were allocated to two groups. Patients in group 1 (n= 41) received a five-ser...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female having a chronic shoulder soft-tissue injury of at least 3 month duration resulting in a mild to moderate level of disability (Constant score scale), pain intensity score between 3 and 8 points (pain intensity numerical rating scale), and age between 18 and 65 years.
Exclusion
- Participants were excluded if they had any contraindications related to the application of isometric exercise, neurological problems (central or peripheral), concomitant physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment, fibromyalgia or general systemic disease conditions, had participated in any moderate or vigorous physical activity in the las 72 hours previous the outcome assessment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 5 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04475965
Start Date
December 1 2018
End Date
October 5 2019
Last Update
July 17 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital Traumatológico
Concepción, Bio Bio, Chile, 4030000