Pre-surgery exercise program for better shoulder rotation after replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if a special exercise program before shoulder replacement surgery improves how well you can rotate your arm inward after the operation. Participants do exercises for 6 weeks before surgery and are followed for 2 years.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for your first reverse total shoulder replacement due to arthritis or a torn rotator cuff.
- You can read and speak English.
- You can attend a monthly therapy session and do exercises at home for 6 weeks before surgery.
- You are willing to be monitored for at least 2 years after surgery.
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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