Exercise types for recovery after shoulder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercise for your non-surgical arm while your shoulder recovers from surgery in a sling. The goal is to see which helps you regain strength and motion better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having shoulder surgery (like Bankart repair, rotator cuff fix, or joint replacement)
- Your doctor plans to keep your arm in a sling for 4 to 6 weeks after surgery
- You do not have any nerve or brain conditions
- You can do light physical activity safely
- You have not injured or had surgery on either arm in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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