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http://dx.doi.org/10.14474/ptrs.2022.11.2.269

The Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release and Mobility Exercise on Pain and Functions in Patient with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy  

Shin, Beom-Cheol (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Sahmyook University)
Choi, Wonjae (Department of Physical Therapy, Joongbu University)
Jung, Jihye (Institute of SMART Rehabilitation, Sahmyook University)
Lee, Seungwon (Institute of SMART Rehabilitation, Sahmyook University)
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Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science / v.11, no.2, 2022 , pp. 269-278 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on pain and function of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy when applying trigger point of infraspinatus and teres minor to myofascial trigger point release (MFR) plus mobility exercise and MFR. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: The total participants were 30patients and were separated to MFR plus mobility exercise group(n=15) and MFR group (n=15) according to the randomized treatment method. The MFR was performed at two infraspinatus tampon points and one teres minor tampon point for twice a week for 4 weeks and the treatment time was 6 minutes 20 seconds in each position. The MFR group also carried out the myofascial trigger point release in the same way as the MFR plus mobility exercise group. Results: The MFR plus mobility exercise group significantly reduced objective and subjective pain (p<0.05). The range of motion of the shoulder joint flexion and external rotation, Quick-Disability of the Arm, shoulder and Hand, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index were significantly improved in the group to which MFR plus mobility exercise was applied (p<0.05). Conclusions: These results confirmed that MRF plus mobility exercise is more effective in relieving shoulder pain and improving function in rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Keywords
Fascia; Exercise therapy; Rotator cuff; Tendinopathy; Shoulder pain;
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