Ongoing Studies
Rutgers IRB: PRO2022000393
Primary Investigator: Dr. Charles J. Gatt, Jr, MD
TITLE OF STUDY: Effects of Blood Flow Restriction training on rotator cuff and proximal shoulder musculature in post-operative repairs and shoulder arthroplasty
Purpose/Specific Aims:
To investigate the utility of using blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy in improving rotator cuff and proximal shoulder strength after surgical rotator cuff repair.
Objectives:
This study aims to compare the improvements in range in motion and muscle strength between traditional therapy alone and BFR-augmented therapy during phase two of rehabilitation.
Hypotheses / Research Question(s)
Blood flow restriction in addition to outpatient physical therapy post-operative therapeutic exercise protocol will help to enhance muscle strength and endurance compared to post-operative therapeutic exercises alone.