Shoulder
Evaluations
Measurement Properties of the Timed Functional Arm and Shoulder Test in Patients With Shoulder Problems
Daniel W Safford, PT, DPT, MAT, Kshamata M Shah, PT, PhD, Jeffrey A Turner, PT, DPT, Philip W McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, validity,…
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Rotator cuff injury and repair, Strengthening
Maximizing Muscle Function in Cuff-Deficient Shoulders: A Rehabilitation Proposal for Reverse Arthroplasty
Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Arthoplasty July 2021. Helen Razmjou, MSc, PT, PhD, Varda van Osnabrugge, BSc, PT, Mark Anunciacion, BSc, PT, ... Purpose: The purpose of this review is to describe the role of…
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Exercise
2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(1):11–28. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.10952. Ariane Schwank, PT, MSc, Paul Blazey, PT, Martin Asker, PT, PhD, Merete Møller, PT, PhD, Martin Hägglund, PT, PhD, Suzanne Gard, PT, MSc, Christopher Skazalski, PT, DPT, et…
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Strengthening
Exercise
Rehabilitation exercises for dysfunction of the scapula: Exploration of muscle activity using fine-wire EMG.
Am J Sports Med. 2021 Aug;49(10):2729-2736. Berckmans KR, Castelein B, Borms D, Parlevliet T, Cools A. Background: Scapular muscle activity during shoulder exercises has been explored with surface electromyography (EMG). However, knowledge about the activity…
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Exercise
The application of double elastic band exercise in the 90/90 arm position for overhead athletes.
Sports Health. Sep/Oct 2020;12(5):495-500. Tsuruike M, Ellenbecker TS, Lauffenburger C. Background: Traditional exercises performed with the shoulder in the position of 90° abduction and external rotation with elbow flexion (90/90) while using a single elastic…
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Exercise
Acute effects of weighted baseball throwing programs on shoulder range of motion.
Sports Health. Sep/Oct 2020;12(5):488-494. Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Drogosz M, Andrews JR. Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of throwing differently weighted baseballs on shoulder ROM. By…
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Impingement
Relationship between shoulder impingement syndrome and thoracic posture.
Phys Ther. 2020 Apr 17;100(4):677-686. Hunter DJ, Rivett DA, McKeirnan S, Smith L, Snodgrass SJ. Background: Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common form of shoulder pain and a persistent musculoskeletal problem. Conservative and…
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Impingement
Exercise
Effects of modified posterior shoulder stretching exercises on shoulder mobility, pain, and dysfunction in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.
Sports Health. Mar/Apr 2020;12(2):139-148. Tahran Ö, Yeşilyaprak SS. Background: Posterior shoulder stretching exercises (PSSEs) aim to reduce posterior shoulder tightness (PST). Position modification of traditional PSSEs has been suggested to minimize inadequate control of scapular…
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Exercise
Comparison of 2 exercise rehabilitation programs for multidirectional instability of the glenohumeral joint: a randomized controlled trial.
Am J Sports Med. 2018 Jan;46(1):87-97. Warby SA, Ford JJ, Hahne AJ, Watson L, Balster S, Lenssen R, Pizzari T. Background: The recommended initial treatment for multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder is a rehabilitation…
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Impingement
Exercise
Shoulder external rotator eccentric training versus general shoulder exercise for subacromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Dec;12(7):1121-33. Chaconas EJ, Kolber MJ, Hanney WJ, Daugherty ML, Wilson SH, Sheets C. Background: Shoulder pain affects up to 67% of the population at some point in their lifetime…
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Impingement
Exercise
Effectiveness of standardized physical therapy exercises for patients with difficulty returning to usual activities after decompression surgery for subacromial impingement syndrome: randomized controlled trial.
Phys Ther. 2016 Jun;96(6):787-96. Christiansen DH, Frost P, Falla D, Haahr JP, Frich LH, Andrea LC, Svendsen SW. Background: Little is known about the effectiveness of exercise programs after decompression surgery for subacromial impingement syndrome.…
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Rotator cuff injury and repair
Exercise
Does early versus delayed active range of motion affect rotator cuff healing after surgical repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Mar;44(3):785-91. Kluczynski MA, Isenburg MM, Marzo JM, Bisson LI. Background: The timing of passive range of motion (ROM) after surgical repair of the rotator cuff (RC) has been shown to…
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Joint replacement
Sports- and work-related outcomes after shoulder hemiarthroplasty.
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Feb;44(2):490-6. Garcia GH, Mahony GT, Fabricant PD, Wu H, Dines DM, Warren RF, Craig EV, Gulotta LV. Background: With an active aging population, more patients expect to return to previous…
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Impingement
Exercise, Manipulation / manual therapy
Effects of stretching and strengthening exercises with and without manual therapy on scapular kinematics, function, and pain in individuals with shoulder impingement: A randomized controlled trial.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Dec;45(12):984-97. Camargo PR, Alburquerque-Sendín F, Avila MA, Haik MN, Vieira A, Salvini TF. Background: Stretching and strengthening exercises effectively decrease pain and disability in individuals with SIS. There is…
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Cancer and lymphedema
Axillary web syndrome, a complication of breast cancer: What the orthopaedic physical therapist needs to know.
Orthopaedic PT Practice Magazine. 2015 Apr;27(2). Walrath J, Litterini AJ, McAuley JA. Background: One particular group of people accessing physical therapy services, and whose numbers are steadily increasing, are breast cancer survivors. Axillary web syndrome…
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SLAP lesions
Exercise
Rehabilitation exercises for athletes with biceps disorders and SLAP lesions: A continuum of exercises with increasing loads on the biceps.
Am J Sports Med. 2014 Jun;42(6):1315-22. Cools AM, Borms D, Cottens S, Himpe M, Meersdom S, Cagnie B. Background: Although rehabilitation exercises are recommended in the nonoperative and postoperative treatment of biceps-related disorders and superior…
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Exercise, Splinting / supports / taping
A criterion based sling weaning progression (SWEAP) and outcomes following shoulder arthroscopic surgery in an active duty military population.
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Apr;9(2):179-86. Hire JM, Pniewski JE, Dickston ML, et al. Purpose: Establish an objective, criterion based protocol for accelerated sling weaning following shoulder arthroscopy. Conclusions: Early improvement in quality of…
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Rotator cuff injury and repair
Exercise
Effectiveness of physical therapy in treating atraumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tears: a multicenter prospective cohort study.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Oct;22(10):1371-9. Kuhn JE, Dunn WR, Sanders R, et al. Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of a specific nonoperative physical therapy program in treating atraumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tears using a…
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Cancer and lymphedema
Exercise
Scapular muscle exercises following neck dissection surgery for head and neck cancer: a comparative electromyographic study.
Phys Ther. 2013 Jun;93(6):786-97. McGarvey AC, Osmotherly PG, Hoffman GR, Chiarelli PE. Background: Shoulder pain and dysfunction can occur following neck dissection surgery for cancer. These conditions often are due to accessory nerve injury. Such…
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Adhesive capsulitis
Manipulation / manual therapy
Evaluation of Mulligan’s technique for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
J Rehabil Med. 2013 Jan;45(1):87-91. Doner G, Guven Z, Atalay A, Celiker R. Purpose: To evaluate Mulligan's technique for relieving pain and improving functional capacity of the shoulder in patients with adhesive capsulitis in the…
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