Skip the clinic? home rehab may be just as good after shoulder replacement
NCT ID NCT03719859
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at 100 people who had reverse total shoulder replacement to see if doing exercises at home works as well as going to a physical therapist. Patients were split into two groups: one did formal PT starting a few days after surgery and continuing weekly for three months, while the other followed a surgeon-directed home program. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and patient-reported function over two years to find out which approach leads to better recovery and whether PT raises the risk of complications like fractures or dislocations.
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Locations
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Anderson Orthopedic Clinic
Arlington, Virginia, 22206, United States
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Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics
Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650, United States
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Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States
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New England Baptist Hospital
Dedham, Massachusetts, 02026, United States
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Western Orthopaedics
Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Physical therapy (PT) vs. home exercise program
What this could lead to
If this study shows home therapy works as well as clinic PT, it could give patients a simpler, cheaper recovery option after shoulder replacement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 100 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two rehab approaches, not a new treatment, so no major breakthrough is expected.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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