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Strengthening Exercises for Humeral Head Depressor Muscles
Sponsor: Hacettepe University
Summary
Postoperative rehabilitation after reverse shoulder arthroplasty aims to improve pain control, range of motion, and functional capacity. However, studies examining the effects of strengthening exercises targeting the humeral head depressor muscles are limited. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of adding a specific strengthening program to standard rehabilitation on pain, range of motion, quality of life, and functional outcomes.
Official title: The Effect of Strengthening Exercises for Humeral Head Depressor Muscles on Clinical Outcomes After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
27
Start Date
2026-01-02
Completion Date
2026-12-02
Last Updated
2026-03-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Conventional Rehabilitation Group
After randomization and baseline assessments, participants will undergo a standard 6-week postoperative shoulder rehabilitation program, consisting of range-of-motion exercises, scapular stabilization training, and progressive strengthening. No additional depressor muscle-specific exercises will be applied.
Depressor Muscle Strengthening Group
After randomization and baseline assessments, participants will receive a 6-week rehabilitation program consisting of conventional postoperative shoulder rehabilitation combined with a specific strengthening protocol targeting the shoulder depressor muscles.
Locations (1)
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)