Effects of a postoperative program in patients with shoulder stiffness following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Background The most common complication in the surgery for rotator cuff (RC) tears is postoperative shoulder stiffness. evidence treatment of this condition scarce. This study assessed effects a program at onset stiffness following arthroscopic RC repair. Methods A single-group pre- and post-test design was included. Participants performed 6-week program. Primary outcomes were upper limb function with Constant–Murley Disabilities Arm, Shoulder, Hand (DASH) questionnaires, respectively. Secondary included pain intensity rest during movement visual analog scale (VAS), range motion goniometer. Results total 115 adult males intervention produced positive effect on (+35.6 points, p<0.001) DASH questionnaire (−26.2 p = 0.005); VAS (−2.8 cm, p<0.001); (−2.7 ROMs. Conclusion showed clinically statistically significant benefits functional participants.