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Conservative Treatment For Patients With Suspected Slap Tears: A Case Series, Stephanie D. Moore-Reed, Kelley A. Seekins, W. Ben Kibler, Aaron D. Sciascia, Timothy L. Uhl
Conservative Treatment For Patients With Suspected Slap Tears: A Case Series, Stephanie D. Moore-Reed, Kelley A. Seekins, W. Ben Kibler, Aaron D. Sciascia, Timothy L. Uhl
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications
Objective: Outcome following non-operative management of superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions has been under reported with little empirical data demonstrating the effectiveness of conservative treatment. Material and Methods: 10 patients, 5 matched pairs, presenting with symptoms consistent with a SLAP lesion performed a standardized phased rehabilitation program completing patient reported outcome (PRO) and pain measures before and following rehabilitation. Physical therapy notes and home exercise logs were reviewed and all exercises were recorded and coded using the phased rehabilitation protocol as a guide. At followup, patients were divided into two groups; responders and non-responders to treatment based on …
Factors Influencing Final Outcomes In Patients With Shoulder Pain: A Retrospective Review, Timothy L. Uhl, Enrique V. Smith-Forbes, Arthur J. Nitz
Factors Influencing Final Outcomes In Patients With Shoulder Pain: A Retrospective Review, Timothy L. Uhl, Enrique V. Smith-Forbes, Arthur J. Nitz
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications
Study Design
Retrospective cohort.
Introduction
Rehabilitation interventions are commonly prescribed for patients with shoulder pain, but it is unclear what factors may help clinicians' prognosis for final outcomes.
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to determine what factors are the best predictors of improved patient-reported outcomes at discharge in patients with shoulder pain.
Methods
Retrospective chart review of 128 patients presenting with shoulder pain to an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Chart review captured data regarding patient demographics, treatment interventions, patient history, and patient-reported outcome scores. The primary dependent variable was the overall change score of the …