Does Physical Activity Provide Additional Benefit In Patients With Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain?

The Physical Activity Group (PAG) included in an exercise program consisting of supervised exercise and physical activity (30 minutes of moderate-intensity walking). Patients received 6 week (2-3 times a week) rehabilitation program composed of 15 physical therapy sessions.The physical activity program was applied as moderate intensity (maximum heart rate 50-70%) walking exercise. The patients were recommended to walk for 30 minutes, 3 days a week (total of 90 minutes) for the first 3 weeks, and 30 minutes 5 days a week (total of 150 minutes) for the 2nd 3 weeks

The Control Group (CG) included in the program consisting of only supervised exercises. Patients received 6 week (2-3 times a week) rehabilitation program composed of 15 physical therapy sessions