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Hydrotherapy Versus Classical Rehabilitation After Surgical Rotator Cuff Repair: a Randomized Prospective Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Hydrotherapy and Land-based Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears. Completed, enrolled 84 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Postoperative rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair is important to promote tendon healing, restore strength, and recover normal function. The aim of this study is to assess whether aquatic rehabilitation is more efficient than classical rehabilitation (land-based session) in term of range of motion, function, and pain than classical rehabilitation (land-based session) after an arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff.
Study Details
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Interventions
Aquatic therapy was performed in a swimming pool (depth 125-140 cm, temperature 28-31°C) supervised by a physiotherapist. Patients were asked to kneel or sit to submerge both shoulders to perform exercises consisting of progressive passive and active motion of the shoulder for 4-6 weeks, then strengthening exercises in a swimming pool for 2-4 months.
Land-based therapy was performed at a rehabilitation center supervised by a physiotherapist. Patients performed progressive passive and active-assisted motion of the shoulder for 4-6 weeks, then strengthening exercises for 2-4 months.