Improved joint function when reaching behind the back is associated with patient reported outcomes in individuals with rotator cuff tears following exercise therapy

The reaching behind the back movement was useful in elucidating in-vivo mechanistic changes associated with patient reported outcomes. Glenohumeral joint function and patient reported outcomes improved, where changes in Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index scores were associated with kinematics. These findings inform clinicians of functional changes following exercise therapy and new targetable treatment factors.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Luke T. Mattar, Camille C. Johnson, Tom H. Gale, Adam J. Popchak, William J. Anderst, Volker Musahl, James J. Irrgang, Richard E. Debski Source Type: research