121: Early Exercise vs. Immobilization After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis

from Listen, Learn, Adapt · host Anthony Novello

This episode dissects a meta-analysis and systematic review that examines the clinical impact of early exercise versus brace immobilization for patients recovering from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.Hao BR, Li HQ, Liang A. Effects of early exercise and immobilization after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025;26:254. doi:10.1186/s12891-025-08500-7,.Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠⁠

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