Early vs. later rehab after rotator cuff repair
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares starting physical therapy soon after rotator cuff surgery versus waiting longer. It aims to see which approach helps you recover better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a torn rotator cuff confirmed by an MRI and are scheduled for surgery
- Your surgeon has checked that you can safely join the study
- You can attend follow-up physiotherapy appointments
- You are willing and able to give consent and follow the study plan
- You understand Arabic or English
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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