Key result
Physical therapy using Maitland mobilization and mild functional exercises following rotator cuff repair in a patient with postpolio syndrome resulted in a return to independent status without fatigue.
Why the study?
Does physical therapy intervention (Maitland mobilization and mild functional exercises) improve functional status without triggering fatigue in a patient with postpolio syndrome following rotator cuff repair?
Case Report (n=1)
Does physical therapy intervention (Maitland mobilization and mild functional exercises) improve functional status without triggering fatigue in a patient with postpolio syndrome following rotator cuff repair?
Physical therapy using Maitland mobilization and mild functional exercises can safely restore independent status without triggering fatigue in a patient with postpolio syndrome following rotator cuff repair.
May support tailored PT in postpolio patients after rotator cuff repair; leaves open confirmation via controlled trials.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Postpoliomyelitis sequelae, such as gait instability and progressive weakness, predispose people with postpolio syndrome to secondary disabilities. With aging, people who depend on their upper extremities to accommodate lower-extremity deficits may anticipate overuse injuries. The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of mobilization and exercise in postoperative rehabilitation of rotator cuff surgery on a patient with postpolio syndrome. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 48-year-old woman with postpolio syndrome had rotator cuff surgical repair followed by physical therapy intervention. Maitland mobilization and mild functional exercises were chosen to avoid triggering fatigue. OUTCOMES: Measurements taken preoperatively, before and after physical therapy intervention, and 2 years after intervention showed return to independent status with excellent retention. DISCUSSION: No fatigue or overuse weakness was encountered. This is the first case report to document physical therapy following rotator cuff repair in a patient with postpolio syndrome.
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Carlson et al. (2007) conducted a case report in Postpolio syndrome and rotator cuff surgical repair (n=1). Physical therapy intervention (Maitland mobilization and mild functional exercises) was evaluated on Return to independent status and occurrence of fatigue or overuse weakness. Physical therapy using Maitland mobilization and mild functional exercises following rotator cuff repair in a patient with postpolio syndrome resulted in a return to independent status without fatigue.
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