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Does Undergoing a Prehabilitation Protocol Aimed at Optimizing Scapulothoracic Mobility and Strengthening Improve Internal Rotation After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty?
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2026-01-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
147 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
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American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Difficulty with internal rotation (IR) after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is common. Current rehabilitation protocols may not optimize IR. The investigator's objective is to assess the impact of prehabilitation focused on IR strengthening and mobility on RSA outcomes. The investigators will perform a prospective, randomized control trial to achieve the specific aim: assessing range of motion, strength, patient-reported outcomes, and activities of daily living requiring internal rotation between control and prehabilitation cohorts, with the prehabilitation patients receiving 6 weeks of treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Does Undergoing a Prehabilitation Protocol Aimed at Optimizing Scapulothoracic Mobility and Strengthening Improve Internal Rotation After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty?
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 40 to 80 years
- Undergoing primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis or rotator cuff arthropathy
- Able to read and speak English
- Willing and able to attend monthly therapy sessions and perform exercises at home for at least 6 weeks before surgery
- Willing and able to participate in postoperative monitoring for at least 2 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients younger than 40 or older than 80 years
- Diagnosis of septic shoulder, fracture or fracture sequelae, or tumor pathology of the same shoulder
- Pre-existing hand, wrist, or elbow problems limiting flexion, extension, pronation, or supination
- Planned synchronous procedure on the involved arm (e.g., carpal tunnel release)
- Tendon transfer performed during surgery
- No access to phone or email for at least 2 years after treatment
- Revision shoulder arthroplasty
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University of Florida Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32607
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jonathan Wright, MD
CONTACT
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Aimee Struk, MEd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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