Document Type

Thesis - NSU Access Only

Title

Effect of Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion and Pain in Post-Operative Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation

Authors

Lisa Sayfie, Nova Southeastern University

Degree Name

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)

Copyright Statement

All rights reserved. This publication is intended for use solely by faculty, students, and staff of Nova Southeastern University. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, now known or later developed, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author or the publisher.

Department

College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department

Publication Date / Copyright Date

1998

Publisher

Nova Southeastern University

NSUWorks Citation

Lisa Sayfie. 1998. Effect of Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion and Pain in Post-Operative Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation. Master's thesis. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department. (176)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/176.

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the effects of joint mobilization on range of motion and pain in the post-operative rotator cuff repair.

Subjects: 10 adults between the ages of 46-67 years old residing in Miami, Florida.

Method: A prospective randomized single-blinded study that consisted of a post-operative evaluation and assessments of range of motion and pain.

Results: Significant differences were only found with increase of range of motion in internal rotation in the experimental group (p=.031). There was no statistical significance in increases of range of motion in the experimental group in the externally rotated, flexed and abducted positions. Additionally, there was no statistical significance in pain levels between the control and experimental group.

Conclusion: Since there is such diversity in rotator cuff protocols it is important for physical therapists to investigate which protocols are most effective and efficient to the patients. Further research needs to be done on the effectiveness of joint mobilizations in order to improve our physical therapy protocols.

Disciplines

Physical Therapy