Abstract
Optimum rehabilitation following Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR) remains a contentious topic. A wide range of often conflicting evidence and opinion exists regarding several aspects of the rehabilitation process. This has resulted in a wide variety of different post-operative protocols and uncertainty regarding the need for immobilisation, initiation of exercises and rehabilitation progression. In this climate of uncertainty, it appears that rehabilitation protocols have remained largely unchanged for over two decades despite the large volume of new evidence. This narrative review examines common assumptions that surround rehabilitation following RCR in the light of contemporary evidence. It is hoped this will aid clinicians when making decisions for this patient group.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 254-261 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Physical Therapy Reviews |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Funding
The authors received no financial support for the publication of this article. One of the authors (CL) is supported by a NIHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF-2018-11-ST2-005). The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.
Keywords
- physiotherapy
- rehabilitation
- repair
- review
- Rotator cuff
- shoulder
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
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