Effect of Perturbation Exercise Protocol in Patients With Partial Rotator Cuff Tear: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Conventional physiotherapy: Non

Perturbation exercise protocol: Non

Study summary

Partial rotator cuff tears negatively affect shoulder stability, proprioception, and neuromuscular control. Perturbation-based rehabilitation has been shown to enhance reflex muscle activation and dynamic joint stabilization; however, randomized controlled studies investigating its effects in patients with partial rotator cuff tears are limited.

This single-blind randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the long-term effects of a perturbation exercise protocol on pain, proprioception, muscle strength, range of motion, and functional performance in individuals with partial rotator cuff tears.

Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either a conventional physiotherapy group or a perturbation-based rehabilitation group. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, post-treatment (10 days), and one month follow-up.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Shoulder muscle strength — Baseline, Day 10 (post-treatment), 1 month follow-up
  Shoulder flexor, abductor, and medial and lateral rotator muscles muscle strength measured by Handheld Dynamometer

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