ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023
Comparison of Early versus Traditional Rehabilitation Protocol after Rotator Cuff Repair: An Umbrella-Review.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Arthroscopic procedures for degenerative rotator cuff disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- A Comparison of the Results of Two Different Double-Row Repair Techniques in Arthroscopic Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Trial
- Psychological well-being and physical activity before and after rotator cuff repair: a scoping review.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- Kinesiophobia and its impact on shoulder function in patients following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of the supraspinatus tendon: a cross-sectional study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Incidence and factors associated with reoperation after rotator cuff repair in Korea: A nationwide cohort study.PloS one · 2026Article
- Mitochondrial ROS dyshomeostasis: a key driver of accelerated supraspinatus atrophy after rotator cuff injury.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Review
- Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on pain and pain-related outcomes: an umbrella review.The Korean journal of pain · 2025Article
- Letter to the editor regarding the Article "Assessment of the efficacy of early versus delayed mobility exercise after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair".International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Assessment of the efficacy of early versus delayed mobility exercise after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Disagreement Persists on Optimal Rehabilitation Goals and Timelines for Weight-Bearing Restriction, Knee Brace Use, and Return to Sports After Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Reverse Linear Neuro Periodization Model for Rehabilitation After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Narrative Review.Clinics and practice · 2025Review
- Pain, Function, and Elastosonographic Assessment After Shockwave Therapy in Non-Calcific Supraspinatus Tendinopathy: A Retrospective Observational Study.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Risk Factors, Incidence, and Management of Re-Injury following Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff.Journal of orthopaedics and sports medicine · 2025Article
- Comparison of the Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Subacromial Injection Versus Subacromial Injection and Suprascapular Nerve Block on Pain, Function, and Sleep Quality in Rotator Cuff Lesions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Biologically Enhanced Patch in the Healing and Mechanical Stability of Rotator Cuff Tears.Journal of biotechnology and biomedicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
Rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair is crucial for functional recovery and for minimizing the risk of retear. There are two rehabilitation protocols (early and traditional) and the debate about which is the best is open. This umbrella review aimed to compare the effect of these rehabilitation protocols in terms of reduction in pain, functional recovery, and retear risk. We selected systematic reviews and meta-analyses published between 2012 and 2022 dealing with the aim. Nineteen systematic reviews were included. No significant differences were found between early and traditional protocols in terms of pain reduction. Early rehabilitation provided better short-term results regarding Range of Motion improvement, but long-term functional outcomes were similar. Retear risk remains a significant concern for the early protocol. We found major differences between the analyzed protocols. This review suggests that both protocols are useful to recover global shoulder function, but the standard protocol has a greater safety profile for larger tears. On the other hand, the early protocol may be preferable for smaller lesions, allowing a faster recovery and having less impact on medical costs. Further research is needed to identify optimal rehabilitation strategies tailored to the individual patient's needs and characteristics.
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