Progressive Exercise After Operation of Rotator Cuff Rupture and Anterior Labrum Rupture

Progressive Exercise After Operation of Rotator Cuff Rupture and Anterior Labrum Rupture: Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of progressive strength training after rotator cuff and labrum operation of the shoulder joint.

Inclusion Criteria:

• rupture of rotator cuff
• rupture of anterior labrum
• age 18 to 65 years
• motivated to continue in work life
• motivated for rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria:

• former operation in the same joint
• major arthrosis in the same joint
• cervical disk herniation
• concised spinal cord
• conditions after cervical spine operations
• rheumatic diseases
• fibromyalgia
• pregnancy
• severe depression
• alcoholism
• misusing of drugs
• disease that prevents progressive exercise eg. back pain, heart disease