NCT06425913

Effects of Cold and Kinesio Taping in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

Short-Term Effects of Cold Therapy and Kinesio Taping on Pain and Upper Extremity Functionality in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Tendonitis: A Randomized Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 52 (actual)
• Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Rotator cuff tendonitis (RCT) is one of the most common shoulder pathologies, causing pain, limitation of shoulder joint movements, and impaired function. Patient education, medical treatment, corticosteroid injections, physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches are the most common treatment options applied to alleviate the symptoms of RCT. Despite these various treatment methods, there are currently no specific guidelines regarding the most appropriate and effective intervention for RCT treatment. This is mainly because adequate, high-quality studies are lacking in RCT management. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have evaluated the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT), which has become a popular approach in recent years, and Cold Therapy (CT), which has often been used as a therapeutic agent since immemorial, on individuals with RCT. In this regard, this study aimed to investigate and compare the short-term effects of KT and CT on pain and upper extremity functionality in individuals with RCT.

Conditions

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Kinesio Taping (KT)	KT was applied to the symptomatic shoulder at the end of the baseline assessment by a certificated physiotherapist with over ten years of experience in Kinesio taping. After three days, participants were re-evaluated. KT application has been made according to the protocol for rotator cuff impingement or tendonitis including inhibition and correction techniques.
OTHER	Cold Therapy (CT)	The initial application was administered by the physiotherapist. In a sitting position, a pack was wrapped in a thin towel and placed on the affected shoulder joint, including the painful locations. During the application, the participant was closely observed for discomfort or adverse reactions (redness, burning, numbness, itching, …). The cold application was continued for 20 minutes.After the first application, participants were instructed to apply ice for 20 minutes five times a day for three days at home or work.
OTHER	standardized home exercise program	All participants performed standardized home exercise program, including shoulder isometric and stretching exercises were . A physiotherapist taught the exercise program until the participants were able to exercise accurately on their own. All participants were instructed to perform the exercises three times a day for three days.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-06-01
• Primary completion: 2023-02-26
• Completion: 2023-02-28
• First posted: 2024-05-23
• Last updated: 2024-05-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)