Expert Guidance for Physical Therapists after Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery [Evidence Based] FPF Show Episode 122
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In today's video we go over Expert Guidance for Physical Therapists after Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery [Evidence Based] FPF Show Episode 122:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:14 Article - Concensus Statement Following Rotator Cuff Repair
- 1:15 What's the prevalence of rotator cuff repair surgery and how costly is it?
- 3:10 Why it's so important to have a standard operating procedure for rotator cuff repair surgery physical therapy
- 7:42 Early passive range of motion vs. protective healing after rotator cuff repair surgery
- 17:41 How long should you wait to perform passive range after rotator cuff repair?
- 18:33 When is the risk greatest for a re-tear after rotator cuff repair surgery?
- 19:40 What factors would influence the speed of physical therapy progressions?
- 20:02 What key performance indicators should be tracked over time to dictate speed of progression?
- 23:40 Recommendations for when and how to start active range of motion after rotator cuff repair surgery
- 26:41 Using EMG data to dictate which exercises are best for each stage of physical therapy
- 29:06 The importance of patient education - Modifying activities early on
Let the experts guide us...
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
Show Notes / Relevant Articles:
- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- Essential Beginner Exercises for Rotator Cuff Related Pain | Guide for Physical Therapists
- Rotator Cuff Tear Repair Surgery MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists [Evidence Based]
- When Do Rotator Cuff Tears Fail After Surgical Repair? | Arthroscopic Surgery, Physical Therapy
- The Ultimate Guide to Rotator Cuff Tears, Tendinopathy and Sub-acromial Impingement Syndrome
- Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis / Impingement
- What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Rotator Cuff Repair from an Orthopedic Surgeon
- Do I Need Surgery for My Torn Rotator Cuff?
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Dan Pope DPT, OCS, CSCS
References:
- Thigpen CA, Shaffer MA, Gaunt BW, Leggin BG, Williams GR, Wilcox RB 3rd. The American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists' consensus statement on rehabilitation following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Apr;25(4):521-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.12.018. PMID: 26995456.