Effects of Rotator Cuff Drills Versus Progressive Resistance Exercises on Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Effects of Rotator Cuff Drills Versus Progressive Resistance Exercises on Pain, Stability and Functional Performance Among Overhead Athletes With Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
研究概览
详细说明
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a prevalent condition among overhead athletes, significantly impairing performance and function. While both rotator cuff drills and progressive resistance exercises (PREs) are commonly used in rehabilitation, there remains a lack of comparative evidence on their effectiveness, particularly in sport-specific contexts.
Current literature highlights gaps in optimal exercise progression, long-term outcomes, and objective performance metrics for overhead athletes. This study aims to compare these two interventions to determine which approach better improves pain, stability, and functional performance in athletes with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy, addressing a critical need for evidence-based rehabilitation protocols in sports medicine. A single-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted with 30 male overhead athletes (17-35 years) recruited from cricket clubs and sports complexes in Faisalabad. Participants were randomized into Group A (rotator cuff drills: plyometric medicine ball throws, wall dribbles) or Group B (PREs: resistance band exercises with progressive loading). Both groups underwent 12-week interventions (3 sessions/week) following the FIIT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type), preceded by a standardized 20-minute warm-up. Outcomes were assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST), and Upper Limb Rotation Test (ULRT) at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS v24, with statistical significance set at *p* ≤ 0.05. Descriptive statistics (mean, SD) summarized continuous variables, while frequencies/percentages described categorical data. Normality was confirmed via Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Between-group differences were analyzed using independent *t*-tests, and within-group changes via paired *t*-tests. The study's rigorous blinding and standardized protocols minimized bias, ensuring robust comparisons between interventions.
研究类型
注册 (估计的)
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
学习联系方式
- 姓名：Amna Shahid, t-dpt
- 电话号码：0334-4512823
- 邮箱：amna.shahid@riphah.edu.pk
学习地点
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Punjab Province
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Faisalābad、Punjab Province、巴基斯坦、38000
- 招聘中
- Jawad club, Alfatah sports complex
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副研究员：
- Amna Shahid, T-DPT
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接触：
- Hamza Azeem, BBA
- 电话号码：03247664872
- 邮箱：hamza.azeem2018@gmail.com
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接触：
- 电话号码：03350079772
- 邮箱：atharazzem420@gmail.com
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首席研究员：
- Husnain mehmood, dpt
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
- 孩子
- 成人
接受健康志愿者
描述
Inclusion Criteria
- Professional male overhead athletes aged 17-35 years
- Male overhead athletes playing competitive sports like volleyball, tennis, baseball, cricket, swimming, badminton, and basketball for at least 6 hours a week. Painful arc of movement during flexion or abduction.
- Positive Neer's or Kennedy-Hawkins test
Exclusion Criteria:
- Had a previous shoulder surgery.
- Trauma history. Corticosteroid injection within the previous 6 weeks
- Other injuries rather than Rotator cuff tendinopathy
学习计划
研究是如何设计的？
设计细节
- 主要用途：治疗
- 分配：随机化
- 介入模型：并行分配
- 屏蔽：单身的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的：Rotator Cuff Drills
Rotator cuff Drills
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(rotator cuff drills: plyometric medicine ball throws, wall dribbles)
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实验性的：Progressive Resistance exercises
Progressive resistance exercises
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PREs: resistance band exercises with progressive loading).
Both groups underwent 12-week interventions (3 sessions/week) following the FIIT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type), preceded by a standardized 20-minute warm-up.
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研究衡量的是什么？
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Pain through NPRS
大体时间：Pre and 6 week post interventional
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pain is measure through NPRS
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Pre and 6 week post interventional
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stability through CKCUEST
大体时间：Pre and 6 week post interventional
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measured through CKCUEST
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Pre and 6 week post interventional
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functional performance through ULRT
大体时间：Pre and 6 week post interventional
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measure through ULRT
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Pre and 6 week post interventional
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合作者和调查者
调查人员
- 首席研究员：Husnain Mahmood, DPT、study principal investigator
研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始 (实际的)
初级完成 (估计的)
研究完成 (估计的)
研究注册日期
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (实际的)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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