Steroid Injection with Exercise for Subacromial Bursitis

Summary

Shoulder issues in middle-aged and elderly folks often stem from muscle and tendon degeneration, causing pain and limited movement. Current treatments like corticosteroid injections provide short-term relief for synovial bursitis, prompting repetitive injections. Combining these injections with resistance exercises, especially elastic bands, might extend relief. A study aims to test this by giving injections and a 12-week elastic band exercise program to one group, compared to injections alone in another. Assessments at 4, and 12 weeks post-injection will measure pain, motion, and functionality. Successful results could redefine treatment, reducing repetitive injections and enhancing life quality for those with shoulder problems.

Timeline

Start

2024-01-01

Primary completion

2024-12-31

Completion

2024-12-31

Publications

• Chang YC, Yang MT, Cheng YH, Liao CD, Chang KH, Wong PC, Huang SW. Efficacy of a Mobile Health-Supported Home-Based Resistance Exercise After Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection in Chronic Subacromial Bursitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med. 2026 Mar 27;15(7):2567. doi: 10.3390/jcm15072567.

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