Should you do PT after shoulder surgery? new study says maybe not

NCT ID NCT03719859

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at 100 people who had reverse total shoulder replacement to see if doing physical therapy (PT) at a clinic is better than doing exercises at home. Researchers measured pain, movement, and function over two years. The goal is to help doctors and patients choose the best recovery plan.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anderson Orthopedic Clinic

    Arlington, Virginia, 22206, United States

  • Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics

    Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650, United States

  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

  • New England Baptist Hospital

    Dedham, Massachusetts, 02026, United States

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

  • Western Orthopaedics

    Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States

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