A protocol for a new methodological model for work-related shoulder complex injuries: From diagnosis to rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Work-related injuries of the shoulder complex represent a challenge for clinicians because of the large variety of clinical entities involved and the broad anatomic structures that can be affected. Furthermore, commonly performed orthopedic tests have demonstrated limited accuracy for diagnosing the injury despite considerable research efforts. The aim of this study protocol is therefore to describe a comprehensive approach integrating both a clinical- and functional status-based pathology and an adapted rehabilitation prescription.

Methods/design

A longitudinal cohort study will be performed at the Department of Rehabilitation and Medical Assistance of a mutual insurance society for work-related injury management in Spain (Mutua Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra Spain).

SUBMITTER: Setuain I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5297222 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature