We’ve all been there—you’re working with a high-level athlete after a Bankart repair or Laterjet, they’re at the 6-month mark, their ROM looks great, and they’re itching to get back on the field. The surgeon gives the green light, but you can’t help but wonder: Are they actually ready?

In the world of ACL rehab, we have strict batteries of tests, symmetry indexes, and psychological readiness scales. But when it comes to the shoulder, the literature has been surprisingly quiet on what "ready" actually looks like. A new scoping review just dropped in IJSPT that digs into the return-to-sport rates for over 2,000 competitive athletes, and the results are a massive wake-up call for sports physical therapists.

The study looked at the difference between soft tissue repairs and bony augmentations, but more importantly, it looked at how we are making the decision to clear these athletes. Is it based on strength? Function? Or just a date on the calendar?

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving deep into this research to discuss the current success rates of shoulder stabilizations and, more importantly, the 10 criteria surgeons are using to clear athletes. Some of what they found might surprise you—and it might change the way you progress your next shoulder patient. Check out this week’s episode to learn more!

To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/outcomes-and-return-to-sport-testing-after-bankart-and-laterjet-shoulder-stabilization-surgery/

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