The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of motor imagery training on pain, functionality, proprioception and kinesiophobia in patients with partial rotator cuff tears. Participants will be randomly assigned to traditional physiotherapy and motor imagery groups. Interventions will be performed with a physiotherapist for a total of 20 sessions for 4 weeks, 5 days a week. The intervention program will be determined by the Specialist Physical Therapy Physician. Data will be collected before the study, at the end of the training in the 4th week and at the 8th week (follow-up evaluation). Motor imagery ability will be assessed with the Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQ-R), pain will be assessed with the Numerical Assessment Scale for functionality with the DASH, proprioception will be assessed with the inclinometer and kinesiophobia will be assessed with the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale.
Partial rotator cuff tear diagnosis.
Between the ages of 18-65
Patients experiencing pain for at least 4 weeks.
Having a valid score on the Mini Mental Test (>24)
Complete rotator cuff tear or conditions requiring surgical intervention,
Participants who have received treatment with corticosteroids by any means in the previous 6 months,
Participants who have a rotator cuff tear due to acute traumatic conditions (proximal humerus fracture).
Parallel
Traditional Physiotherapy
Other interventionHotpack, Tens and Ultrasound application
Motor Imagery Training
Other interventionKinesthetic and visual motor imagery will be applied.
Standardized Mini Mental Test
The Standardized Mini Mental Test is a short, efficient and standard method that can be preferred in determining the cognitive level of the individual. It is collected under five headings: orientation, recording memory, attention and calculation, recall and language. There are eleven items that individuals will answer. It is evaluated out of a total of 30 points. The threshold value was determined as 24 points in the Turkish validity and reliability study.
Numerical Rating Scale
Pain intensity will be measured using the Numerical Rating Scale. A decrease in the point indicates that the pain is decreasing.
Numerical Rating Scale
Pain intensity will be measured using the Numerical Rating Scale. A decrease in the point indicates that the pain is decreasing.
Numerical Rating Scale
Pain intensity will be measured using the Numerical Rating Scale. A decrease in the point indicates that the pain is decreasing.
Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQ-R)
This is an 8-item self-report questionnaire in which participants rate the vividness of their mental representations using a 7-point scale (1 = very difficult to see/feel and 7 = very easy to see/feel). This test will be used to ensure that the sample does not include individuals with extremely high or low motor imagery ability
Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQ-R)
This is an 8-item self-report questionnaire in which participants rate the vividness of their mental representations using a 7-point scale (1 = very difficult to see/feel and 7 = very easy to see/feel). This test will be used to ensure that the sample does not include individuals with extremely high or low motor imagery ability
Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQ-R)
This is an 8-item self-report questionnaire in which participants rate the vividness of their mental representations using a 7-point scale (1 = very difficult to see/feel and 7 = very easy to see/feel). This test will be used to ensure that the sample does not include individuals with extremely high or low motor imagery ability
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