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Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrolysis and Eccentric Exercises for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Joint Authors
Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César
Arias-Buría, José L.
Truyols-Domínguez, Sebastián
Valero-Alcaide, Raquel
Salom-Moreno, Jaime
Atín-Arratibel, María A.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To compare effects of ultrasound- (US-) guided percutaneous electrolysis combined with an eccentric exercise program of the rotator cuff muscles in subacromial pain syndrome.
Methods.
Thirty-six patients were randomized and assigned into US-guided percutaneous electrolysis ( n = 17 ) group or exercise ( n = 19 ) group.
Patients were asked to perform an eccentric exercise program of the rotator cuff muscles twice every day for 4 weeks.
Participants assigned to US-guided percutaneous electrolysis group also received the application of galvanic current through acupuncture needle on each session once a week (total 4 sessions).
Shoulder pain (NPRS) and disability (DASH) were assessed at baseline, after 2 sessions, and 1 week after the last session.
Results.
The ANOVA revealed significant Group ∗ Time interactions for shoulder pain and disability (all, P < 0.01 ): individuals receiving US-guided percutaneous electrolysis combined with the eccentric exercises experienced greater improvement than those receiving eccentric exercise alone.
Conclusions.
US-guided percutaneous electrolysis combined with eccentric exercises resulted in small better outcomes at short term compared to when only eccentric exercises were applied in subacromial pain syndrome.
The effect was statistically and clinically significant for shoulder pain but below minimal clinical difference for function.
Future studies should investigate the long-term effects and potential placebo effect of this intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arias-Buría, José L.& Truyols-Domínguez, Sebastián& Valero-Alcaide, Raquel& Salom-Moreno, Jaime& Atín-Arratibel, María A.& Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César. 2015. Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrolysis and Eccentric Exercises for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061343
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arias-Buría, José L.…[et al.]. Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrolysis and Eccentric Exercises for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061343
American Medical Association (AMA)
Arias-Buría, José L.& Truyols-Domínguez, Sebastián& Valero-Alcaide, Raquel& Salom-Moreno, Jaime& Atín-Arratibel, María A.& Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César. Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrolysis and Eccentric Exercises for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061343
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061343