Effects of TNT on Pain, ROM and Disability in Patients With RC Tendinopathy

Effects of Tendon Neuroplastic Training on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

EFFECTS OF TENDON NEUROPLASTIC TRAINING ON PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION AND DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY

Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a condition where the shoulder's tendon suffers small tears or inflammation, often causing pain frequently arises from repetitive overuse or the natural aging process Regular overhead activities can aggravate the shoulder's wear and tear, leading to tendinosis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the impact of tendon neuroplastic training with standard treatments on pain levels, functional disability, and the range of motion in patients suffering from rotator cuff tendinopathy. Data were collected from Riphah rehabilitation clinic Lahore. Nprs , goinmeter and Spadi questioner were used before and after the intervention. Assessment was done through the tool before and after the treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have a current shoulder complaint lasting at least three months prior to the time of enrollment
• Pain is located in the proximal lateral aspect of the upper arm (C5 dermatome)
• Positive Hawkins-Kennedy test

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bilateral shoulder pain
• Less than 90 degrees of active elevation of the arm
• Corticosteroid injection within the last six weeks
• Radiologically verified fracture
• Glenohumeral osteoarthritis
• Surgery or dislocation of the affected shoulder
• Symptomatic arthritis in the Ac joint
• Frozen shoulder
• Symptoms derived from the cervical spine