Development of a physiotherapist-led exercise programme for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff for the SPeEDy study

The SPeEDy study (Surgery vs. physiotherapist-led exercise for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff) is a two-arm, parallel group, pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial aiming to evaluate the feasibility of a future main trial. In this paper, the development process and the resultant physiotherapist-led exercise programme used in the SPeEDy study is described. Thirteen physiotherapists and three patients met to discuss and develop the key principles that should underpin the exercise programme.
Source: Physiotherapy - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Source Type: research