Rehabilitation News

According to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, immediate weight-bearing after arthroscopic ankle ligament repair may yield faster return to walking compared with cast immobilization.

PHILADELPHIA — Outcomes from a total joint replacement enhanced recovery after surgery program indicated that a novel data mart dashboard may improve outcomes for an institution and its ability to provide feedback to stakeholders.

SAN ANTONIO — In this video, Grant E. Garrigues, MD, FAAOS, discusses two trials that compared outcomes for surgeon-directed home exercise vs. therapist-guided, in-office rehabilitation after reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Published results showed patients from socioeconomic deprived areas may be more likely to miss scheduled physical therapy appointments after arthroscopic labral repair for shoulder instability.

We are all called to make innumerable decisions every day, especially in surgery. Trouble is, many of us decide courses of actions in haste or amidst fear, fatigue or brain fog.

According to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, isokinetic strength testing may predict return to sport outcomes for athletes who undergo a Latarjet procedure for glenohumeral instability.

Use of a cryo-pneumatic compression device may decrease opioid consumption and improve function after shoulder surgery compared with standard of care rehabilitation, according to published results.

Published results showed rotator cuff rehabilitation exercises supervised by a physical therapist in the clinic may more effectively reduce pain and improve range of motion vs. self-performed therapy at home.

For patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, high-intensity laser therapy was associated with reduced pain and improved lower extremity function compared with ultrasound and nerve stimulation, according to published results.