The Efficacy of Myofascial Release at the Cervicothoracic Region in Patients With Rotator Cuff Repairs

myofascial release group took myofascial release (MFR) therapy sessions twice a week for 4 weeks between 4 and 7 weeks. MFR was applied to upper trapezius, SCM, pectoralis major-minor and sternocostal fascia. muscle was replaced elongated position and pressure was applied for 60-120 second.

patients used sling up to 4 weeks. They did first 4 weeks passive/ assistive range of motion exercise. In 6-8 weeks they did active exercises. 8-12 weeks they did progressive resistive exercises.