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Review
. 2023 May;34(2):357-364.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.12.003. Epub 2023 Mar 3.

Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair

Taylor Swansen  1 , Melissa A Wright  1 , Anand M Murthi  2
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Review

Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair

Taylor Swansen et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2023 May.

Abstract

Postoperative rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair is essential for a positive patient outcome. Each patient should have a program tailored to their individual tear and repair characteristics. Their plan should be advanced according to their progress, with therapist and surgeon communication. The rehabilitation progresses through 4 stages. This begins with a period of immobilization, passive range of motion, and protecting the repair and ends with functional and sport-specific exercises. Rehabilitation advances in progress-based steps during 24 weeks. The rehabilitation process aims to balance healing of the tendon repair and the risk of postoperative stiffness.

Keywords: Physical therapy; Postoperative; Rehabilitation; Rotator cuff; Rotator cuff repair.

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