Different exercises for biceps tendon shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares different exercise approaches to treat long-term pain in the biceps tendon of the shoulder. It aims to find which types of movement help relieve pain and improve function for people with certain shoulder conditions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
- You have been diagnosed by a doctor with rotator cuff tendinopathy, a minor rotator cuff tear, or shoulder impingement, and also have biceps tendon issues.
- Your shoulder pain during activity is more than 3 on a 0–10 pain scale.
- You have not had shoulder or neck surgery, and have not had a steroid shot in your shoulder in the last year.
- You can fully move your shoulder without help and are willing to follow an exercise program.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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