Physiotherapy Treatment of Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies. Global Postural Reeducation or Aerobic Exercise?

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare in participant population (patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy of the shoulder) the effect of a Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) program vs. a nonspecific therapeutic (aerobic) exercise program

Inclusion Criteria:Shoulder pain with duration of at least 3 monthsPositive painful arc test during abductionAt least one positive of the following tests: Hawkins-Kennedy test, Neer's sig, empty can test, drop arm or lift-off testExclusion Criteria:Cervical radiculopathyModerate or severe degenerative arthropathyComplete rotator cuff tearHistory of shoulder or neck surgeryHistory of shoulder fractures or dislocationFrozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitisPrevious interventions with steroid injections or physiotherapy 2 months before the start of the program