Physical Therapy Interventions Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Sahmyook University30 enrolled

Overview

In the post-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) management, physical therapy intervention is an important factor in bringing about a clinically positive prognosis. However, no conclusive therapeutic evidence has been found for various physical therapy interventions. In this study, the investigators would like to investigate the effects of physical therapy interventions on ARCR patients.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries Pain, Postoperative Kinesiophobia

Interventions

physical therapy interventionBEHAVIORAL

physical therapy interventions include thermal therapy, electrical therapy, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults over 18 years old * In case of 2 weeks after receiving arthroscopic rotator cuff repair * When the participants wishes to enroll in the study Exclusion Criteria: * 65 years old or older * If the tear area is large and augmentation is performed * If there is a previous surgical history at the surgical site * Osteoarthritis in the shoulder joint

Locations (1)

The Better Hospital

Gwangju, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain intensity

A numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) consisting of 11 points in total from 0 points (no pain) to 10 points (the most severe pain imaginable) is used. The lower the score, the less the pain.

Time frame: Change from baseline pain intensity at 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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