Active physical therapy does not improve outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a multi-center, randomized clinical trial.

Peter N ChalmersRobert Z TashjianJay D KeenerJulianne A SefkoAdrik Da SilvaCaellagh MorrisseyAngela P PressonChong ZhangAaron M Chamberlain

Published in: Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery (2023)

In this 2-center, randomized clinical trial, there were no significant differences in patient outcomes or ROM between HEP and PT after RTSA. These findings suggest that it may not be necessary to recommend PT as a protocol for all patients after RTSA.

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