Effectiveness of TheRApeutic ExercIse aNd EDucation on Patients With Massive Rotator Cuff Tears (TRAINED)
Rotator Cuff Injuries
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rotator Cuff Injuries focused on measuring Physical therapy, Massive rotator cuff tear, Therapeutic resistance exercise, Multicenter
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Massive rotator cuff tear diagnosed by ultrasound imaging or magnetic resonance imaging. The definition of massive will be the rears including 2 or more tneonds, or the ones with an extension equal or greater to 5cm in the short or long axis. To have a degree of disability equal or greater to 15% in the Oxford Shoulder Score. Adequate comprehension of written and spoken Spanish Exclusion Criteria: Loss of passive external rotation at 0º of shoulder abduction equal or greater to 50% compared to contralateral side. Suspected neck-related shoulder pain. Suspected visceral-related shoulder pain. Humerus and/or scapular fractures within the last year. Previous rotator cuff repair surgery within the last year. Presence of cancer, fibromyalgia, neurological and/or other systemic diseases. Cognitive impairment that makes it impossible to perform therapeutic exercise.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Therapeutic exercise and education
The treatment will consist of a progressive resistance exercise program along with education.