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Effects of Cervicothoracic Mobilization in Patients With Supraspinatus Tendinitis

2. november 2026 opdateret af: Riphah International University

Effects of Cervicothoracic Mobilization on Shoulder Pain, Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients With Supraspinatus Tendinitis

This study aims to evaluate the effects of cervicothoracic junction mobilization on pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM), and disability in patients with supraspinatus tendinitis. A randomized controlled trial will include 62 participants divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will receive cervicothoracic mobilization alongside conventional physiotherapy, while the control group will receive conventional physiotherapy only. Outcomes will be assessed using NPRS, a goniometer, and SPADI. Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS, with results reported after data collection and analysis.

Studieoversigt

Status

Rekruttering

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljeret beskrivelse

Supraspinatus tendinitis is a frequent cause of shoulder pain and functional impairment and may be influenced by dysfunction in the cervicothoracic region. Mobilization of the cervicothoracic junction has been suggested to improve shoulder symptoms by enhancing regional mobility and neuromuscular control; however, evidence in patients with supraspinatus tendinitis remains limited. This study will evaluate the effects of cervicothoracic junction mobilization on shoulder pain, range of motion (ROM), and disability in patients with supraspinatus tendinitis. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 62 participants diagnosed with supraspinatus tendinitis, recruited via convenience sampling after written informed consent. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups (31each) using a computer-generated sequence by a blinded assistant, concealed in opaque envelopes. Group A (Experimental) will receive cervicothoracic mobilization (C6T4) using Maitland's Grade III-IV central PA and transverse oscillatory techniques, alongside conventional physiotherapy. Group B (Control) will receive conventional physiotherapy only, including moist heat (10 min), Codman's pendulum, stretching, scapular setting, and open-chain TheraBand resistance exercises. Outcomes-pain (NPRS), shoulder range of motion (goniometer), and disability (SPADI)-will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Data will be analyzed using an independent t-test in IBM SPSS, with significance set at p < 0.05. Will be given after Data Collection.

Undersøgelsestype

Interventionel

Tilmelding (Anslået)

62

Fase

  • Ikke anvendelig

Kontakter og lokationer

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Studiekontakt

Studiesteder

    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54700
        • Rekruttering
        • Itefaq Hospital and PMC by Dr. Waqar Ali
        • Kontakt:
        • Ledende efterforsker:
          • Zarish Fatima, MS OMPT
        • Underforsker:
          • Ali Raza, MS

Deltagelseskriterier

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Berettigelseskriterier

Aldre berettiget til at studere

25 år til 45 år (Voksen)

Tager imod sunde frivillige

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Køn, der er berettiget til at studere

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Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female patients both are included age ranging from 25 to 45 years.
  • Diagnosis confirmed through Jobe's Test (Empty can) and characteristic signs and symptoms of supraspinatus tendinitis.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of any previous surgical intervention involving the shoulder.
  • Shoulder joint instability due to causes other than supraspinatus pathology.
  • Presence of acromioclavicular joint arthritis.
  • Participants were excluded if they had osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or tumors.

Studieplan

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Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?

Design detaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomiseret
  • Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
  • Maskning: Enkelt

Våben og indgreb

Deltagergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Eksperimentel: Cervicothoracic Junction Mobilization

This group will receive Maitland-based rhythmic oscillatory mobilizations, including central posterior-anterior and transverse techniques applied to the cervicothoracic region (C6-T4).

Participants will receive Maitland-based rhythmic oscillatory mobilizations, including central posterior-anterior and transverse techniques applied to the cervicothoracic region (C6-T4), on every alternate day in addition to the same physiotherapy program provided to the control group over six weeks.

Aktiv komparator: Traditional physiotherapy

A standard physical therapy protocol is given to the participants in this group

Cryotherapy for 10 minutes for the first 2 days. Codman exercises: 10 repetitions of each movement, 3 days/week, a strengthening protocol for the rotator cuff muscles and scapula.

Hvad måler undersøgelsen?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Tidsramme: 4rth week

It is a scale to measure pain, where 0 indicates no pain, and 10 indicates the worst pain possible.

4rth week
Shoulder Pain And Disability Index (SPADI)
Tidsramme: 4rth week

The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess shoulder pain and disability in daily activities. It consists of 13 items divided into two subscales: pain (5 items) and disability (8 items), with higher scores indicating greater pain and functional limitation.

4rth week
ROM Shoulder (Abduction)
Tidsramme: 4rth week

Changes from ROM of Shoulder Abduction were taken with the help of a goniometer

4rth week
ROM Shoulder (external rotation)
Tidsramme: 4rth week

Changes from ROM of Shoulder External rotation were taken with the help of a goniometer

4rth week
ROM shoulder (Flexion)
Tidsramme: 4rth week

Changes from ROM of Shoulder Flexion were taken with the help of a goniometer

4rth week

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Sponsor

Efterforskere

  • Ledende efterforsker: Ali Raza, Mphill, Riphah International University

Publikationer og nyttige links

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Datoer for undersøgelser

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Studer store datoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

29. oktober 2026

Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)

2. december 2026

Studieafslutning (Anslået)

1. januar 2027

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først indsendt

2. november 2026

Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier

2. november 2026

Først opslået (Faktiske)

6. november 2026

Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler

Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)

6. november 2026

Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier

2. november 2026

Sidst verificeret

1. november 2026

Mere information

Begreber relateret til denne undersøgelse

Andre undersøgelses-id-numre

  • REC/RCR&AHS/25/0185

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