Are Pulley Exercises Initiated 6 Weeks After Rotator Cuff Repair a Safe and Effective Rehabilitative Treatment?: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Conclusion:
A rotator cuff repair rehabilitation program that uses pulleys does not result in inferior outcomes, as determined by patient-determined outcome scores, measurements of scapular substitution, range of motion, and scaption strength.

Registration:
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01819909

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - June 30, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Baumgarten, K. M., Osborn, R., Schweinle, W. E., Zens, M. J., Helsper, E. A. Tags: Shoulder, rotator cuff, Physical therapy/Rehabilitation Source Type: research