Poster 180: A prospective randomized comparative study between isolated eccentric versus conventional exercise therapy in athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of an isolated Eccentric exercise program versus Conventional in athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Methods: The study included 80 (RC) tendinopathy (diagnosed on Magnetic resonance imaging) presenting to author’s tertiary level institute. Patients were randomized into two groups 40 each. eccentric group (n = 40, mean age 26.4years ) received training combined stretching, while conventional scapular stabilization exercises, concentric RC strengthening exercises and stretching. 25.2years). both fulfilled 12 week daily home based treatments twice a for 3 months. Primary outcome measures shoulder pain (a 0–100mm Visual Analog Scale; VAS) function measured Constant Murley score Disabilities Arm, Shoulder Hand (DASH) score. Secondary isometric abduction strength 45° plane (Hand held dynamometer) range motion (forward elevation, external rotation). All measurements taken at baseline, 12, 24weeks. There was no statistically significant difference pre-intervention scores between groups. approved by Institutional Review Board. Results: After 24 weeks, showed decrease VAS DASH increase No differences found any evaluated measures. In EE group, there slight deterioration CM but this did not reach statistical significance. Both also had muscle baseline weeks. Conclusions: A is as effective (but superior to) athletes.