144. Proprioceptive rehab tools for shoulder pain? Physio Edge Shoulder Success podcast with Jo Gibson

Do we need to target “proprioception” in shoulder rehab with flexible or vibratory, blade-like rehab tools or water-filled pipes? Does the evidence support the use of these proprioceptive tools to improve patients shoulder pain, or are there different exercises that provide better results?

Find out in this podcast with Jo Gibson (Upper Limb Rehabilitation Specialist Physio) and discover whether to include proprioceptive treatment tools in your patients shoulder rehabilitation programs.

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• Ager AL, Borms D, Bernaert M, Brusselle V, Claessens M, Roy JS, Cools A. Can a conservative rehabilitation strategy improve shoulder proprioception? A systematic review. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2020 Jul 31;30(1):136-51.

• Ager AL, Borms D, Deschepper L, Dhooghe R, Dijkhuis J, Roy JS, Cools A. Proprioception: How is it affected by shoulder pain? A systematic review. Journal of hand therapy. 2020 Oct 1;33(4):507-16.

• Ager AL, Roy JS, Roos M, Belley AF, Cools A, Hébert LJ. Shoulder proprioception: how is it measured and is it reliable? A systematic review. Journal of Hand Therapy. 2017 Apr 1;30(2):221-31.