Supervised strengthening exercises versus home-based movement exercises after arthroscopic acromioplasty: A randomized clinical trial
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https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0889Keywords:
arthroscopic acromioplasty, exercise, rehabilitation, rotator cuff, subacromial impingement, physical therapy.Abstract
Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of 2 rehabilitation strategies after arthroscopic acromioplasty: supervised physical therapy focusing on strengthening exercises of the rotator cuff and scapula stabilizers (PT-group) vs home-based movement exercises (H-group). Design: A randomized, single-blinded, clinically controlled study. Patients: Thirty-six patients entered the study. Thirteen in the PT-group and 16 in the H-group fulfilled all the assessments. Methods: For 12 weeks following surgery, patients performed either supervised physical therapy or home exercises. Follow-ups were conducted periodically for 6 months after surgery to evaluate shoulder function, pain (Constant-Murley (CM) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores), and health-related quality of life. Results: The PT-group exhibited significantly greater improvements in CM (p =0. 02) and DASH (p = 0. 05) scores. After treatment, the between-group mean difference in CM scores was 14. 2 p (95% confidence interval 2?26). At the 6-month follow-up, the between-group mean difference in DASH scores was 13. 4 p (95% confidence interval 0. 1?23). Conclusion: PT-supervised rehabilitation with strengthening exercises of the rotator cuff and scapula stabilizers seems to be superior to home exercises focusing on mobility for improving shoulder function after arthroscopic acromioplasty.Downloads
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