Efficacy of a Criteria Based Clinical Pathway for Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries

The CRISP group will undergo physical therapy treatment, directed by a research physical therapist, including both supervised physical therapy and a guided home exercise program. This approach has three phases: stabilization, to facilitate joint protection; strength and endurance, to optimize functional capacity; and power, to prepare the Service member for returning to previous level of duty.

The Standard of Care group will serve as the control arm and complete a period of physical rehabilitation under the supervision of a Military Health System physical therapist without study-specific guidance or interventions.