Mind over muscle: mental training may speed shoulder healing

This study tests whether a mental exercise program called graded motor imagery can reduce pain and improve shoulder function after surgery for a massive rotator cuff tear. The program includes tasks like recognizing shoulder positions, imagining movements, and using a mirror to trick the brain. About 38 adults aged 30–65 who have had this specific shoulder surgery will be assigned to either standard rehab or standard rehab plus the mental exercises, and their progress will be tracked for several weeks.