Investigation of the Efficacy of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is telerehabilitation effective in improving the functional status of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy? Is telerehabilitation effective in reducing the pain of rotator cuff patients?

Detailed Description
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Patients between the ages of 18-65 who were diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy will be included in the study. Patients will be divided into two groups. Patients in group 1 will be given a home exercise program. Then, the patients will be called 3 times a week and it will be evaluated whether they do their exercises regularly and whether they do it correctly. At the end of the first month, the patients will be evaluated again for functionality and pain. The patients in group 2 will be given a home exercise program and at the end of the first month, the patients will be evaluated again in terms of functionality and pain.

Official Title
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Investigation of the Efficacy of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Conditions
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Rotator Cuff Injuries, Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Telerehabilitation
* Other: home exercise program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of Rotator cuff tendinopathy Being able to do the prescribed exercises Having an access to internet and having a computer or smart phone for telerehabilitation Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a neurological disease that may affect the effectiveness of exercise History of fracture in shoulder region History of surgery in shoulder region Patients with a psychiatric disorder

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention Group<br>Patients who receive telerehabilitation | Other: Telerehabilitation<br>* Patients in this arm will be given telerehabilitation three times a week, for four weeks.<br>|
| Other: Control Group<br>Patients who receive home exercise program | Other: home exercise program<br>* Patients in this arm will receive home exercise program for four weeks<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index | Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index is a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire, evaluating the change in symptoms and functional ability, specific to a Rotator Cuff tendinopathy. Raw scores range from 0 to 2100 with a higher score indicating decreased quality of life. | one month | 
| Simple Shoulder Test | A questionnaire about the function of the involved shoulder. Overall scored is calculated by number of yes/number of completed items. Minimum score is 0 %and maximum is 100 %. Higher scores indicate better function. | one month | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Range of motion | Shoulder joint normal range of motion will be measured using a goniometer. Normal movements of the shoulder joint are flexion 180 degrees, abduction 180 degrees, hyperextension 45 degrees, internal rotation 70 degrees and external rotation 90 degrees. Limitations will be evaluated. | one month | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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rotator cuff tendinopathy, telerehabilitation