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Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound Combined With Exercise on Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Summary
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound combined with a Therapeutic Exercises program on pain reduction and improvement of function, range of motion (ROM), and functionality in individuals with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can the application of therapeutic ultrasound combined with exercise reduce pain and improve the ability to perform daily activities (functionality) in patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome? Does combining therapeutic ultrasound with exercise improve pain and functionality in patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome more effectively than using exercise alone to treat this syndrome? Researchers compared the application of therapeutic ultrasound combined with therapeutic exercises with placebo ultrasound (equipment programmed similarly to active ultrasound but emitting ultrasound waves) plus therapeutic exercises to determine if adding active ultrasound to the treatment is more effective than performing exercises alone in treating patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. Patients should be evaluated before the start of treatment, eight weeks after the start of treatment, and six months after the end of treatment. Patients will receive therapeutic ultrasound or placebo combined with exercise 3 times a week for 8 weeks.
Official title: Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound Combined With Exercise in the Rehabilitation of Individuals Diagnosed With Subacromial Impingement Pain Syndrome: a Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind Clinical Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2017-01
Completion Date
2020-12
Last Updated
2026-07-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Continuous Ultrasound + Exercises
Continuous therapeutic ultrasound applied to the shoulder region according to the study protocol combined with Standardized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, and motor control exercises for participants with subacromial pain syndrome.
Pulsed Ultrasound + Exercises
Pulsed therapeutic ultrasound applied to the shoulder region according to the study protocol combined with standardized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, and motor control exercises for participants with subacromial pain syndrome..
Placebo Ultrasound + Exercises
Sham ultrasound applied using the same procedures as active ultrasound, without delivery of therapeutic energy combined with standardized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, and motor control exercises for participants with subacromial pain syndrome.
Exercises Only
Standardized exercise program including stretching, strengthening, and motor control exercises for participants with subacromial pain syndrome.