Status:
COMPLETED
Rehabilitation of Reconstructed Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Lead Sponsor:
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Conditions:
Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study to define the optimal rehabilitation for clients with full thickness rotator cuff reconstruction, with two goals: 1. Finding the optimal physical therapy dosage in enhancing post...
Detailed Description
Measurement devices: Biodex: Biodex system is a muscle strength testing and rehabilitation instrument used in the testing and rehabilitation services for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- full thickness rotator cuff tear treated by arthroscopic or mini-open repair by a specialized upper extremity surgeons
- mentally competent
- able to read and write
- able to return for follow-up
- 18-65 years old
Exclusion
- associated surgical procedures (Concomitant fractures, capsular releases surgical decompression)
- nerve injury
- neurological conditions
- irreparable massive rotator cuff tear, and
- comorbid health problems that limit rehabilitation potential (Rheumatoid arthritis, Diabetes).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
14 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01499992
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
January 1 2013
Last Update
March 19 2014
Active Locations (1)
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St Joseph's health Care London
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4V2