Telerehabilitation for Shoulder Surgery Recovery

Telerehabilitation for Shoulder Surgery Recovery: A Randomized Trial Assessing the Effectiveness of the Band Connect Platform

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation protocol utilizing the Band Connect platform in patient recovery following rotator cuff repair surgery. This will be a randomized control trial with patients assigned into a traditional rehabilitation or a telerehabilitation protocol.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 18 years or older
• Scheduled for primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Surgery to be performed by Dr. Young Kwon, Dr. Mandeep Virk, Dr. Dennis DeBernardis, or Dr. Jie Yao
• Planning to complete postoperative physical therapy at selected NYU physical therapy locations
• Access to home internet and a wireless cell phone compatible with the Band Connect App

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing revision RCR
• Patients whose post operative rehabilitation has to be delayed or modified.
• Pregnant individuals
• Shoulder injuries related to workers compensation or involved in any pending litigation
• Patients unable to provide informed consent