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Isometric Strengthening Exercises Versus Tens in Diabetic Population

30 juli 2026 uppdaterad av: Tariq Eisi Alharbi, Kafrelsheikh University

Isometric Strengthening Exercises Versus Tens in Management of Shoulder Pain in Diabetic Population

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Isometric Strengthening Exercises versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in the management of shoulder pain among individuals with diabetes mellitus.

Studieöversikt

Detaljerad beskrivning

Shoulder pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue in individuals with diabetes, linked to chronic hyperglycemia and altered collagen structure, leading to mobility restrictions and impaired quality of life. Despite its commonality, there is limited research on specific physiotherapy interventions, particularly isometric strengthening exercises and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Investigating these interventions is crucial due to the unique pain thresholds and healing issues in diabetic patients. This study aims to provide evidence on how isometric exercises and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation influence pain modulation and functional recovery, potentially optimizing rehabilitation strategies. The findings could support non-pharmacological treatments, reduce reliance on analgesics, and improve patient outcomes in managing shoulder pain in diabetic populations.

Studietyp

Interventionell

Inskrivning (Beräknad)

75

Fas

  • Inte tillämpbar

Kontakter och platser

Det här avsnittet innehåller kontaktuppgifter för dem som genomför studien och information om var denna studie genomförs.

Studiekontakt

  • Namn: Tairq Eisi Hedaiban Alharbi, physical therapist
  • Telefonnummer: 00966555309550
  • E-post: t18t1@hotmail.com

Studieorter

      • Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypten
        • Rekrytering
        • Out-Patient Clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University
        • Kontakt:
          • Tairq Eisi Hedaiban Alharbi, physical therapist
          • Telefonnummer: 00966555309550
          • E-post: t18t1@hotmail.com

Deltagandekriterier

Forskare letar efter personer som passar en viss beskrivning, så kallade behörighetskriterier. Några exempel på dessa kriterier är en persons allmänna hälsotillstånd eller tidigare behandlingar.

Urvalskriterier

Åldrar som är berättigade till studier

  • Vuxen
  • Äldre vuxen

Tar emot friska volontärer

Nej

Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age between 40-65 years, diagnosed as type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 5 years
  • Clinical diagnosis of unilateral frozen shoulder in the painful or stiff stage.
  • Limitation of passive and active range of motion in external rotation, abduction, and flexion.
  • Shoulder pain for at least 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous shoulder surgery or fracture.
  • Cervical radiculopathy or neurological disorders.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis or severe osteoarthritis.
  • Cardiac pacemaker.
  • Received corticosteroid injection within the last 3 months.
  • diabetes mellitus type 1
  • Participants with Vitamin B12 or D deficiency
  • Osteoarthritis

Studieplan

Det här avsnittet ger detaljer om studieplanen, inklusive hur studien är utformad och vad studien mäter.

Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

  • Primärt syfte: Behandling
  • Tilldelning: Randomiserad
  • Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
  • Maskning: Enda

Vapen och interventioner

Deltagargrupp / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Experimentell: Isometric Exercise group
Twenty-five participants will receive the Isometric Exercise in addition to the conventional physical therapy program
Isometric shoulder exercises include flexion, extension, abduction, internal and external rotation. The protocol involves holding each position for 10 seconds, resting for 5 seconds, and performing 10 repetitions in 3 sessions per week over 6 weeks. Each exercise begins from a standing position with the elbow bent at 90 degrees and a towel used for support against a wall or door frame, ensuring minimal movement and maintaining good posture throughout.
  1. Ultrasound Therapy: Administered at 3 MHz and 1.4 W/cm² for 5 minutes to improve shoulder tissue extensibility and blood circulation before exercises.
  2. Codman's Pendular Exercises: Gentle passive mobilization of the glenohumeral joint is performed by allowing the affected arm to hang, aiming to reduce stiffness and pain.
  3. Range of motion Exercises: Conducted within a pain-free range, progressively increasing intensity to encourage compliance.
  4. Finger Ladder Exercise: Active-assisted technique for shoulder elevation, involving walking fingers up a wall.
  5. Shoulder Joint Stretching Exercises: Targeting capsular tightness to improve flexibility and range of motion. Each exercise is performed in three sets of five repetitions, at least twice daily.
Experimentell: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation group
Twenty-five participants will receive Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in addition to a conventional physical therapy program
  1. Ultrasound Therapy: Administered at 3 MHz and 1.4 W/cm² for 5 minutes to improve shoulder tissue extensibility and blood circulation before exercises.
  2. Codman's Pendular Exercises: Gentle passive mobilization of the glenohumeral joint is performed by allowing the affected arm to hang, aiming to reduce stiffness and pain.
  3. Range of motion Exercises: Conducted within a pain-free range, progressively increasing intensity to encourage compliance.
  4. Finger Ladder Exercise: Active-assisted technique for shoulder elevation, involving walking fingers up a wall.
  5. Shoulder Joint Stretching Exercises: Targeting capsular tightness to improve flexibility and range of motion. Each exercise is performed in three sets of five repetitions, at least twice daily.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation Application

Parameters:

  • Frequency: 80-100 Hertz
  • Pulse duration: 100-150 microseconds
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks Electrodes placed over the anterior and posterior shoulder.
Aktiv komparator: conventional physical therapy group
Twenty-five participants will receive conventional physical therapy program only
  1. Ultrasound Therapy: Administered at 3 MHz and 1.4 W/cm² for 5 minutes to improve shoulder tissue extensibility and blood circulation before exercises.
  2. Codman's Pendular Exercises: Gentle passive mobilization of the glenohumeral joint is performed by allowing the affected arm to hang, aiming to reduce stiffness and pain.
  3. Range of motion Exercises: Conducted within a pain-free range, progressively increasing intensity to encourage compliance.
  4. Finger Ladder Exercise: Active-assisted technique for shoulder elevation, involving walking fingers up a wall.
  5. Shoulder Joint Stretching Exercises: Targeting capsular tightness to improve flexibility and range of motion. Each exercise is performed in three sets of five repetitions, at least twice daily.

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Assessment of shoulder range of motion
Tidsram: At baseline and after 6 weeks
Shoulder range of motion (ROM) for flexion, abduction, and external rotation was measured using an electrogoniometer. Participants were positioned according to standardized measurement procedures, and each movement was assessed within the participant's pain-free range. Three consecutive measurements were obtained for each motion, and the average value was recorded in degrees (°) for statistical analysis to improve measurement reliability.
At baseline and after 6 weeks

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
assessment of pain intensity
Tidsram: At baseline and after 6 weeks
In visual analogue scale assessment, patients were asked to place a vertical mark along a horizontal line to indicate their current degree of pain at rest and during activity, where 0 indicated 'no pain' and 100 indicated 'worst pain'.
At baseline and after 6 weeks
assessment of activity of daily living of the upper limb
Tidsram: At baseline and after 6 weeks
The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire is an outcome measure designed to evaluate upper extremity functionality in daily activities, applicable to various musculoskeletal pathologies. Comprising 30 items, it measures disability and symptoms by assessing difficulties faced in physical, social, and work-related tasks, as well as their effects on sleep and self-perception regarding upper extremity issues. Patients respond using a five-point Likert scale, with scores from 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (unable to perform activity). The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire score ranges from 0 (no disability) to 100 (severest disability), and a score cannot be computed if more than three items are missing.
At baseline and after 6 weeks

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Faktisk)

1 juli 2026

Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)

1 december 2026

Avslutad studie (Beräknad)

1 januari 2027

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

30 juli 2026

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

30 juli 2026

Första postat (Faktisk)

5 augusti 2026

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)

5 augusti 2026

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

30 juli 2026

Senast verifierad

1 juli 2026

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