Effectiveness of formal physical therapy following total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review.
Peter K EdwardsJay R EbertChris LittlewoodTim AcklandAllan WangPublished in: Shoulder & elbow (2018)
Restoring range of motion and strength following total shoulder arthroplasty is considered important for patients to obtain a good outcome post-surgery and, when applied early, may offer more rapid recovery. Given the rising incidence of total shoulder arthroplasties, especially reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, there is an urgent need for high-quality, adequately powered randomised controlled trials to determine the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes following these surgeries.