J Shoulder Elbow Surg April 2024 PMID 38122890

Cross-education effects on shoulder rotator muscle strength and function after shoulder stabilization surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Taha Ibrahim Yildiz, Egemen Turhan, Gazi Huri, Durmus Ali Ocguder, Irem Duzgun

Mentions

8
Peak: 4 in Jan 2025
across 2 sources since Dec 2023

Extended reach

28,610
potential audience

Total likes

97

Video views

18,533

Mentions per month

Dec 2023 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

  • YouTube6 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight that early cross-education improves muscle strength, with examples like one post mentioning its application in Achilles reconstructions and suggesting similar benefits for shoulders, indicating curiosity and relevance. The tone is factual and professional, with phrases like 'good new article' and 'seems doing it for shoulders isn't a bad idea,' which reveal a cautious optimism about the study’s implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the study shows cross-education can help improve muscle strength post-surgery but does not significantly enhance functional recovery.

InterestModerate interest

Posts reflect moderate interest, especially among professionals who relate it to their own practice and different injuries.

EngagementModerate engagement

Conversations involve some elaboration on the methodology and implications, showing a decent level of engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall impact seems moderate; the study's findings are acknowledged but not viewed as revolutionary, mostly confirming existing knowledge.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined how cross-education (CE) training, which involves exercising the non-affected shoulder, can help improve rotator cuff muscle strength in patients after shoulder stabilization surgery.
  • It found that patients who did CE showed greater internal and external rotator muscle strength at 6 months post-surgery, especially at higher speeds of testing, compared to those who only followed standard rehab.
  • However, despite improvements in muscle strength, there was no significant difference between groups in functional tests of shoulder stability and overall shoulder function at 6 months.]

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Dan Lorenz
@kcrehabguy · X

Read this today, good new article from @JSESMedia. We always talk about cross education for the knee. I do it w/ my Achilles reconstructions too. Seems doing it for shoulders isn't a bad idea either. https://t.co/uAyarzn6RR. https://t.co/dbxxc7FjnF

Mar 26, 2024 · 8 likes · 9,356 followers View post →
Josh Carr
@JCC_PhD · X

Cross-Education Effects on Shoulder Rotator Muscle Strength and Function After Shoulder Stabilization Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Cross-ed in the early period of the postop rehab improves rotator cuff strength recovery. Yet, no effects on functional outcomes.

Dec 21, 2023 · 7 likes · 723 followers View post →

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Dan Lorenz
@kcrehabguy · X

Read this today, good new article from @JSESMedia. We always talk about cross education for the knee. I do it w/ my Achilles reconstructions too. Seems doing it for shoulders isn't a bad idea either. https://t.co/uAyarzn6RR. https://t.co/dbxxc7FjnF

Mar 26, 2024 · 8 likes · 9,356 followers View post →
Josh Carr
@JCC_PhD · X

Cross-Education Effects on Shoulder Rotator Muscle Strength and Function After Shoulder Stabilization Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Cross-ed in the early period of the postop rehab improves rotator cuff strength recovery. Yet, no effects on functional outcomes.

Dec 21, 2023 · 7 likes · 723 followers View post →