Synchronous and Asynchronous Telerehabilitation Methods in Patients With Shoulder Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy, Shoulder Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Tendinopathy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants between the ages of 18-65,
- Who had access to the internet and smartphone,
- Had the ability to conduct video calls included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants were excluded if they had COVID-19,
- Had surgery in the last 6 months,
- Had neurological and psychological disorders,
- Received physiotherapy treatment.
- Had surgery in the last 6 months,
- Had a condition that prevented them from exercising.
Sites / Locations
- Faculty of Health SciencesRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Synchronous Telerehabilitation Group
Asynchronous Telerehabilitation Group
The exercise program was applied to groups that include three participants of the synchronous group 3 days per week by video conference method on an online platform (Zoom) with the supervision of a physiotherapist. The time of the group session was organized according to the availability of participants in that group and the physiotherapist using shared calendar availability (Doodle). The physiotherapist sent a reminder to participants one hour prior to each session including the video conference meeting link. Each exercise session lasted approximately 40 minutes. For 8 weeks, a total of 24 exercise sessions were performed. The physiotherapist demonstrated the exercises as needed, supervised the group by giving real-time feedback, and progressed the exercise program according to the needs of each group.
The exercise program was prescribed and followed up 3 days per week via the mobile application (FizyoTr). A notification was sent to participants' phones via mobile application prior to each session and attendance to the exercise program was recorded. For 8 weeks, a total of 24 exercise sessions were performed. The physiotherapist progressed the exercise program according to the assessment at 4 weeks and the needs of each participant.