4 Keys to Rotator Cuff Repair Physical Therapy - FPF Show Episode 123
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In today's video we go over 4 Keys to Rotator Cuff Repair Physical Therapy - FPF Show Episode 123:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:46 Why care about rotator cuff repair physical therapy?
- 3:28 Get a copy of the surgical report
- 4:32 Knowing which (and how many) tendons were repaired
- 5:09 How large is the rotator cuff tear?
- 5:44 What co-morbidities does the patient have?
- 6:11 Know the surgical technique
- 9:41 Patient education (Contra-indications, medications, timelines, long term goals)
- 19:21 Follow a physical therapy protocol
- 24:36 Cater toward patient goals
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- 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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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.
- Delaware Rotator Cuff Protocols - https://sites.udel.edu/ptclinic/professionals/guidelines/