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Early passive motion exercise does not improve ROM following rotator cuff repair

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August 2013

Early passive motion exercise does not improve ROM following rotator cuff repair

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:417| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Is early passive motion exercise necessary after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?

Am J Sports Med. 2012 Apr;40(4):815-21. Epub 2012 Jan 27

Contributing Authors:
YS Kim SW Chung JY Kim JH Ok I Park JH Oh

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117 patients with small to medium full thickness rotator cuff tears were randomized to assess the affects of early passive mobilization on functional outcomes following repair. Patients received either an early passive motion protocol beginning at the first post operative day or a standard protocol that included brace immobilization for 4-5 weeks. Results at 6 months and one year indicated no diff...

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