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Rigid Taping Versus Scapular Stabilizing Exercises in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Primary Purpose

Impingement Syndrome of Ankle

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Saudi Arabia
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
rigid tapping
scapular stabilizing excercise
therapeutic exercises
Sponsored by
University of Hail
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Impingement Syndrome of Ankle focused on measuring Impingement Syndrome- rigid tape-scapular stabilizing

Eligibility Criteria

20 Years - 45 Years (Adult)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects having positive results to at least 4 of the following tests:

  1. Neer impingement sign
  2. Hawkins sign
  3. pain during supraspinatus empty can test
  4. the painful arc between 60⁰_ and 120⁰
  5. tenderness when palpating the greater tuberosity of the humerus -

Exclusion Criteria:

Subjects will be excluded if they have;

  • cervical spine involvement;
  • the presence of a glenohumeral joint adhesive capsulitis, or instability;
  • a history of previous shoulder surgery;
  • upper-limb fracture;
  • had systemic illnesses,
  • receiving another physiotherapy treatment of this disorder in the past 6 weeks; or
  • receiving steroid injection into or around the shoulder in the past 2 months.

Sites / Locations

  • University of Hail

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

rigid tape

scapular stabilizing exercises

control

Arm Description

the rigid tapping technique using zinc oxide tape and protective tape (reference). With the participant assuming a relaxed standing position, the tape was applied bilaterally starting from the first to the last thoracic vertebra. A second tape was then applied to form a position of scapular depression and retraction. This tape was applied bilaterally and extended from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula to the last thoracic vertebra (figure ). This taping was applied for 12 weeks and changes every 3 days

scapular stabilizing exercises in the form of (1)wall slides with squat, (2) Wall push-ups with ipsilateral leg extension, (3) lawnmower with diagonal squat, (4) resisted retraction to scapula with opposite leg squat (5) robbery with squat. ten repetitions / exercises/ session were perform

a standard physical therapy protocol will be introduced. This protocol consisted of (1) progressive strengthening exercises for rotator cuff muscles. The resistance was applied first by a red-colored elastic Thera-band. Then progressed, using the green-colored band. Each exercise was performed 10 times /session, (2) Self-stretching exercises for levator scapula, posterior deltoid, pectoralis minor, and latissimus dorsi muscles. Five repetitions of stretching were performed for each muscle per session

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a self-administered questionnaire that consists of two dimensions, one for pain and the other for functional activities. The pain dimension consists of five questions regarding the severity of an individual's pain. Functional activities are assessed with eight questions designed to measure the degree of difficulty an individual has with various activities of daily living that require upper-extremity use. The SPADI takes 5 to 10 minutes for a patient to complete and is the only reliable and valid region-specific measure for the shoulder.

Secondary Outcome Measures

pain (visual analouge scale)
scale with a score ranging from 0 (normal) to 100 (complete disability

Full Information

First Posted
July 3, 2020
Last Updated
November 8, 2022
Sponsor
University of Hail
Collaborators
Taif University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04468594
Brief Title
Rigid Taping Versus Scapular Stabilizing Exercises in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Official Title
The Effect of Rigid Taping Versus Scapular Stabilizing Exercises on Pain and Function in Patients With Shoulder Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 30, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 20, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 20, 2021 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Hail
Collaborators
Taif University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
the current study tends to compare the effect of two different treatment techniques used in the rehabilitation of shoulder impingement syndrome. rigid tapping and scapular stabilizing exercises will be applied and the level of function and pain intensity will be measured before and after the intervention and at 3 months follow up. while both methods of treatment used previously, the comparison between their effects is not yet investigated and no data is available regarding the superiority of one over the other.
Detailed Description
Patients will be recruited through a verbal and written announcement from the customers of a local out-patient clinic. The appropriate number of patients, diagnosed with SIS, who will meet the inclusion criteria and accept to sign a consent form will join the study. patients will be assigned randomly into three equal groups using permuted blocks of variable sizes. The first group rigid tape (RT) group will receive rigid taping plus a standard physical therapy protocol. The second group scapular stabilizing exercises (SSE) group will receive scapular stabilizing exercises plus the same standard protocol, and the third group (control group) will receive the standard protocol only. The inclusion criteria were: positive 4 out of the following clinical signs: empty can test, Hawkins sign, Neer' sign, tenderness upon palpation of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, and painful movement between 60°_ and 120°(painful arc) Patients will be excluded if they demonstrate a previous history of shoulder surgery, cervical spine involvement, upper-limb fracture, adhesive capsulitis, joint instability, intraarticular corticosteroids injections within the last 2 months During the first interview, all patients will be checked for inclusion criteria. then undergo baseline assessment for pain level using a validated version of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Moreover, the functional level of the shoulder will be assessed using shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). SPADI is a valid and reliable scale. it has a score ranging from 0 (normal) to 100 (complete disability). Pain and functional level will be assessed again after the end of the treatment period and after 3 months (following up) 12 weeks-rehabilitation program will be implemented for all patients with a frequency of 3 sessions/week. The RT group will receive a bilateral rigid taping technique using zinc oxide tape and along with the protective tape. With the participant assuming a relaxed standing position, the tape will be applied bilaterally starting from the first to the last thoracic vertebra. then, a second tape will be applied to the scapula while it assumes a position of scapular depression and retraction. This tape will be applied bilaterally and extended from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula to the last thoracic vertebra. This taping was applied for 12 weeks and changes every 2 days (3times per week) In addition to the rigid tape, a standard physical therapy protocol will be introduced. This standard protocol will consist of progressive strengthening exercises for rotator cuff muscles. The resistance will be applied first by a red-colored elastic Thera-band. Then progressed, using the green-colored band. Each exercise will be performed 10 times /session, Self-stretching exercises for levator scapula, posterior deltoid, pectoralis minor, and latissimus dorsi muscles. Five repetitions of stretching will be performed for each muscle per session In addition to the standard protocol, the SSE group will receive scapular stabilizing exercises in the form of wall slides with squat, Wall push-ups with ipsilateral leg extension, lawnmower with diagonal squat, resisted retraction to scapula with opposite leg squat robbery with squat. ten repetitions / exercises/ session were performed . The CG will receive the standard protocol only Statistical analysis: SPSS (Version 16) for Windows will be used to analyze the obtained data. Mean± SD and percentage of differences will be calculated. the current study tends to compare the effect of two different treatment techniques used in the rehabilitation of SIS. Rigid tapping and scapular stabilizing exercises will be applied then the level of function, and pain intensity will be measured before and after the intervention and at 3 months follow-up. Detailed Description: Patients will be recruited through a verbal and written announcement from the customers of a local out-patient clinic. the appropriate sample size of patients diagnosed with SIS who will meet the inclusion criteria will join the study after signing the consent form. patients will be assigned randomly into three equal groups using permuted blocks. The first group (RTG) received rigid taping plus a standard physical therapy protocol. The second group (SSEG) received scapular stabilizing exercises plus the same standard protocol, and the third group (control group) received the standard protocol only The inclusion criteria were: positive 4 out of the clinical signs: empty can test, Hawkins sign, Neer' sign, tenderness upon palpation of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, and painful movement between 60°_ and 120°(painful arc) Subjects will be excluded if they have a previous history of shoulder surgery, cervical spine involvement, upper-limb fracture, adhesive capsulitis, joint instability, intraarticular corticosteroids injections within the last 2 months During the first interview, all subjects will be checked for inclusion criteria. Eligible subjects will be assessed for pain level using a validated version of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Moreover, the functional level of the shoulder will be assessed using shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). It is a valid and reliable scale with a score ranging from 0 (normal) to 100 (complete disability). Pain and functional level were assessed again after the end of the treatment period and after 3months (following up) 12 weeks-rehabilitation program will be implemented for all participants with a frequency of 3 sessions/week. The RT group will receive a bilateral rigid taping technique using zinc oxide tape and along with the protective tape. With the participant assuming a relaxed standing position, the tape will be applied bilaterally starting from the first to the last thoracic vertebra. then, a second tape will be applied to the scapulae while it assumes a position of scapular depression and retraction. This tape will be applied bilaterally and extended from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula to the last thoracic vertebra. This taping will be applied for 12 weeks and will be changed every 2 days (3times per week) In addition to the rigid tape, a standard physical therapy protocol will be conducted. This protocol will consist of progressive strengthening exercises for rotator cuff muscles. The resistance was applied first by a red-colored elastic Thera-band. Then progressed, using the green-colored band. Each exercise will be performed 10 times /session,( Self-stretching exercises for levator scapula, posterior deltoid, pectoralis minor, and latissimus dorsi muscles. Five repetitions of stretching will be performed for each muscle per session In addition to the standard protocol, the SSE group will receive scapular stabilizing exercises in the form of wall slides with squat, Wall push-ups with ipsilateral leg extension, lawnmower with diagonal squat, resisted retraction to scapula with opposite leg squat robbery with squat. ten repetitions / exercises/ session were performed . The CG will receive the standard protocol only Statistical analysis: SPSS (Version 16) for Windows will be used to analyze the obtained data. Mean± SD and percentage of differences will be calculated.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Impingement Syndrome of Ankle
Keywords
Impingement Syndrome- rigid tape-scapular stabilizing

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
double-blind randomized controlled trial
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Masking Description
the process of allocation will be concealed using non transparent envelops that contain a code number. these codes indicated one of the three groups. the interpretation of these codes will be with an author who will not be involved in assessment or treatment procedures. At the day of the first intervention session, the code interpretation will be available
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
45 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
rigid tape
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
the rigid tapping technique using zinc oxide tape and protective tape (reference). With the participant assuming a relaxed standing position, the tape was applied bilaterally starting from the first to the last thoracic vertebra. A second tape was then applied to form a position of scapular depression and retraction. This tape was applied bilaterally and extended from the midpoint of the spine of the scapula to the last thoracic vertebra (figure ). This taping was applied for 12 weeks and changes every 3 days
Arm Title
scapular stabilizing exercises
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
scapular stabilizing exercises in the form of (1)wall slides with squat, (2) Wall push-ups with ipsilateral leg extension, (3) lawnmower with diagonal squat, (4) resisted retraction to scapula with opposite leg squat (5) robbery with squat. ten repetitions / exercises/ session were perform
Arm Title
control
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
a standard physical therapy protocol will be introduced. This protocol consisted of (1) progressive strengthening exercises for rotator cuff muscles. The resistance was applied first by a red-colored elastic Thera-band. Then progressed, using the green-colored band. Each exercise was performed 10 times /session, (2) Self-stretching exercises for levator scapula, posterior deltoid, pectoralis minor, and latissimus dorsi muscles. Five repetitions of stretching were performed for each muscle per session
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
rigid tapping
Intervention Description
Taping techniques We will use rigid tape and apply it bilaterally. In the rigid tape application, a combination pack of zinc oxide tape and the protective tape will be used. The protective tape will be applied first with no tension. To apply the rigid tape, subjects will be instructed to place their thoracic spine in a neutral position, the rigid tape will be applied bilaterally from the first to the twelfth thoracic vertebra. Subjects will be asked to retract and depress the scapula. The rigid tape will be applied diagonally from the middle of the scapular spine to the twelfth thoracic vertebra; this technique will be applied bilaterally. The rigid tape will be applied 3 times per week and will be applied for 6 weeks.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
scapular stabilizing excercise
Intervention Description
consisted of: wall slides with squat, wall push-ups plus ipsilateral leg extension, lawnmower with diagonal squat, resisted scapular retraction with contralateral leg squat and robbery with squat. Robbery with squat Resisted shoulder internal rotation with step Resisted shoulder external rotation with step Resisted full can with step All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands The patient will perform 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
therapeutic exercises
Intervention Description
Pectoralis minor stretching Posterior shoulder stretching Levator scapula stretching Latissimus dorsi stretching ( stretching exercises will be 5 repetitions each session - 3 times per week) Resisted shoulder internal rotation Resisted shoulder external rotation Resisted full can (strengthening exercises will be 510 repetitions each session - 3 times per week) All resisted exercises were performed with elastic bands with red color-coded resistance levels and progressed through green and blue bands NOTE. All resisted exercises were progressed from starting 10 repetitions 3 sets to 15 repetitions 3 sets and 20 repetitions 3 sets weekly, supervising movement quality, presence of pain, and fatigue. If the subject achieves 20 repetitions 3 successfully, heavier resistance with resistance band color-coded loading prescribed from 10 repetitions 3 sets.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)
Description
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a self-administered questionnaire that consists of two dimensions, one for pain and the other for functional activities. The pain dimension consists of five questions regarding the severity of an individual's pain. Functional activities are assessed with eight questions designed to measure the degree of difficulty an individual has with various activities of daily living that require upper-extremity use. The SPADI takes 5 to 10 minutes for a patient to complete and is the only reliable and valid region-specific measure for the shoulder.
Time Frame
Change from Baseline Shoulder pain and function at 3 months"
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
pain (visual analouge scale)
Description
scale with a score ranging from 0 (normal) to 100 (complete disability
Time Frame
Change from Baseline Shoulder pain at 3 months"

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Subjects having positive results to at least 4 of the following tests: Neer impingement sign Hawkins sign pain during supraspinatus empty can test the painful arc between 60⁰_ and 120⁰ tenderness when palpating the greater tuberosity of the humerus - Exclusion Criteria: Subjects will be excluded if they have; cervical spine involvement; the presence of a glenohumeral joint adhesive capsulitis, or instability; a history of previous shoulder surgery; upper-limb fracture; had systemic illnesses, receiving another physiotherapy treatment of this disorder in the past 6 weeks; or receiving steroid injection into or around the shoulder in the past 2 months.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ibrahim M dewir, Assist .prof
Organizational Affiliation
physical therapy dep, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, S.A
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Hail
City
Ha'il
State/Province
Hail
ZIP/Postal Code
81451
Country
Saudi Arabia

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
IPD Sharing Plan Description
this is the policy of the laboratory where the practical part will be conducted
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