Outcomes and Return to Sport Testing After Bankart and Laterjet Shoulder Stabilization Surgery

#388: 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! Welcome to the Ask Mike Reinold Show, where we answer your questions about physical therapy, fitness, strength and conditioning, sports performance, baseball, business, and career advice. Join myself, Lenny Macrina, and my team at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Boston, MA and learn how we help people feel better, move better, and perform better. Ask your questions at https://mikereinold.com/askmikereinold and follow us at @mikereinold, @lenmacpt, and @championptp. 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more performance therapy and training tips! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop a note below in the comment section and let me know! * 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE FROM ME? Get my latest content & FREE presentation on how to get started with functional performance therapy and training: https://mikereinold.com/performance/ * 💪WANT TO TRAIN WITH CHAMPION? Click here to learn more about our online and in-person training programs: https://championptandperformance.com * 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: / mikereinold Facebook: / mikereinold.pt Twitter: / mikereinold Blog: https://mikereinold.com/blog/