The incidence of rotator cuff tears increases with age, with full-thickness rotator cuff tears
present in approximately 25% of individuals in their sixties, and more than 50% of those in …

Background The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the
conservative and accelerated rehabilitation protocols in patients who underwent …

Background: The number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published on the rotator
cuff (RC) has increased markedly. Purpose: To quantify the number of systematic reviews …

Aim/objective The aim is to critically analyse and discuss the current literature and determine
the effectiveness of rehabilitation for patients after surgical repair of rotator cuff tears for …

Background Physiotherapy is considered to be essential for the successful operative and
nonoperative management of rotator cuff pathology; however, the extent to which patients …

Background The timing to start passive or active range of motion (ROM) after arthroscopic
rotator cuff repair remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated …

Background Rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder disability and results in patients
predominantly complaining of pain and loss of motion and strength. Traumatic rotator cuff …

Purpose We compared early and late physiotherapy for patients with small and medium size
rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic repair. Methods A single-centre, single-blinded …

Introduction Approaches to rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair are variable but
typically include 4–6 weeks of immobilisation followed by a gradual introduction of …

Background: Physiotherapy is essential for the successful rehabilitation of common shoulder
injuries and following shoulder surgery. Patients may receive some training and supervision …