NCT06828081

Comparative Effects of Getting it Right Addressing Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Military Sports

Comparative Effects of Getting it Right AddressingShoulderPain(GRASP)Trial and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Program Among Military Sports for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This research will use a randomized clinical trial (RCT) method to get military athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. People will be chosen at random to either get the GRASP method or normal exercises for making the shoulder muscles stronger. The main things the investigator will look at are how bad the pain is how well the shoulder works and if they can go back to work or sports. Tests will be done at the start, right after a treatment, and later times to measure the short-term and long-term advantages of the treatments. This study's careful way of doing things aims to provide strong information for military sports medicine. It helps doctors in treating shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Detailed description

The rationale for conducting this study lies in the critical need to address rotator cuff tendinopathy, a prevalent and debilitating issue among military athletes. The unique demands placed on military personnel, involving repetitive overhead tasks and rigorous training, contribute significantly to the higher incidence of rotator cuff problems. The impact of this condition on performance, readiness, and overall well-being in the military cannot be overstated. In the end, the plan for this study wants to fix a gap in what we know right now about dealing with muscle problems in military sports players' shoulders. This study looks at the GRASP trial methods and compares them with standard rotator cuff exercises. It aims to improve treatments and help military staff be healthier and work better.

Conditions

• Sports Physical Therapy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Range of Motion Exercises	Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.
OTHER	Strengthening exercises with theraband	They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-24
• Primary completion: 2024-11-10
• Completion: 2025-02-25
• First posted: 2025-02-14
• Last updated: 2025-02-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan