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ABSTRACT: Background
People with diabetes are at high risk for shoulder pain, limited joint mobility, and adhesive capsulitis.Objective
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a shoulder movement intervention (ShoMo) compared to a wellness intervention on the primary outcomes of active shoulder flexion and reported Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) measured after intervention and 9 months later.Design
The design was a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial.Setting
The setting was a research center at an academic medical center.Participants
Fifty-two participants with type 2 diabetes and shoulder pain or limited motion were randomized to a group receiving ShoMo (N = 27; mean age = 59.3; SD = 7.0) or a group receiving wellness activities (N = 25; mean age = 57.9; SD = 7.7).Intervention
The ShoMo group received instruction in a progressive, active shoulder movement program. The wellness group received instruction in diabetes management.Measurements
Measurements were made at baseline, after 3 months of intervention, and at 6, 9, and 12 months after baseline.Results
After intervention, the ShoMo group had a 7.2-degree increase in active shoulder flexion compared with the wellness group (95% CI = 0.9-13.5°), but there was no difference at subsequent follow-ups. The ShoMo group showed a 12.7-point improvement in the SPADI score compared to the wellness group after intervention (95% CI = 1.1-24.3), which remained better than the wellness group 9 months later.Limitations
The number of participants and duration of follow-up were inadequate to determine if intervention can help to prevent future severe shoulder problems.Conclusions
A progressive shoulder movement program can have meaningful effects on active motion and symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes and mild-to-moderate shoulder symptoms, with symptom improvement lasting at least 9 months.
SUBMITTER: Mueller MJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6692706 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Mueller Michael J MJ Sorensen Christopher J CJ McGill Janet B JB Clark B Ruth BR Lang Catherine E CE Chen Ling L Bohnert Kathryn L KL Hastings Mary K MK
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<h4>Background</h4>People with diabetes are at high risk for shoulder pain, limited joint mobility, and adhesive capsulitis.<h4>Objective</h4>The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a shoulder movement intervention (ShoMo) compared to a wellness intervention on the primary outcomes of active shoulder flexion and reported Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) measured after intervention and 9 months later.<h4>Design</h4>The design was a prospective, randomized, controlled ...[more]