SynthesisFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2026
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of exercise therapy for the rehabilitation of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: a subgroup analysis of racquet sport athletes.
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Abstract
Objective: Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain (RCRSP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder in both clinical and athletic populations, with a particularly high prevalence among racquet sport athletes. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the overall effectiveness of exercise therapy in the rehabilitation of RCRSP and to further explore its therapeutic effects among racquet sport athletes, providing evidence-based guidance for clinical practice and individualized rehabilitation programs. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of exercise therapy on RCRSP were included. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 18 software with a random-effects model for pooled analysis. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were conducted to explore potential influencing factors. Results: Eight RCTs were included. The pooled analysis showed no evidence of a difference between exercise therapy and control for shoulder pain (SMD = 0.01, 95% CI -0.21 to 0.24; p = 0.93). Heterogeneity was considerable (I Conclusion: This study suggested that exercise therapy may be associated with greater pain reduction among racquet sport athletes. Given the substantial heterogeneity, limited number of included studies, and potential publication bias, these findings should be interpreted with caution. Future high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the effectiveness of exercise therapy in sport-specific populations.
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