The Effectiveness Of Ischemic Compression And IASTM In Trigger Point Treatment In Patients With Rotator Cuff Tear

The Effectiveness Of Ischemic Compression And Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization In Trigger Point Treatment In Patients With Rotator Cuff Tear

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of ischemic compression and IASTM techniques on pain, EHA, functionality, anxiety and depression in patients with the diagnosis of RM tear and presence of ATN. In addition, ischemic compression and EDYDM methods were aimed to compare and to reveal which application would be more useful.

In this study participants were randomly divided into two groups. While ischemic compression was applied to one group for the determined active trigger points, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) was applied to the other group for active trigger points. In addition to the treatment, both groups were subjected to a joint rehabilitation program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between 40-65 years old
• Having been diagnosed with partial RM rupture
• RM rupture in MRI image
• At least 3 ATNs in the shoulder complex
• Hawkins-Kennedy and Empty Can tests positive Symptoms for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sensory problems in the back and shoulders,
• Shoulder instability
• Osteoarthritis in the shoulder joint area
• Glenoid or bone fracture
• Frozen shoulder pathology
• Massive RM rupture
• Rheumatological joint problems
• Shoulder surgery history