Year: 2024 | Month: April | Volume: 14 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 202-214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240430
Recent Trends in Rehabilitation and Return to Sports Criteria Post SLAP Lesion in Overhead Athletes - A Systematic Review
Snigdha Dongre1, Dr. Tejas Borkar2, Dr Tanvi Ghuge3
1Intern of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, 2HOD and Associate Professor of Paediatric Department, 3Assistant Professor of Paediatric Physiotherapy Department,
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Tejas Borkar (PT)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Overhead athletes frequently have SLAP lesions, which can be difficult to diagnose because of vague exam results and related shoulder disorders. Advances in arthroscopic procedures have drawn attention to the intricate anatomy at play, underscoring the importance of an accurate diagnosis. Classification systems facilitate the knowledge of SLAP pathology, and diagnostic techniques like as ultrasound and MRI improve the precision of detection. Customized rehabilitation plans are feasible, but little is known about the rates of healing and return to sport for overhead athletes following SLAP injuries, which calls for a systematic review to close this knowledge gap.
Aim: To review the past rehabilitation and return to sport rates studies in overhead athletes with SLAP tear/lesion.
Objective: To compile recent rehabilitation methods and return to sports criteria and rates in post-SLAP tear overhead athletes.
Methodology: A systematic review with a focus on papers published in the past ten years was carried out, adhering to PRISMA principles. To evaluate the quality, the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) tool was used. Studies describing RTS rates and rehabilitation strategies in overhead athletes following SLAP injuries met the inclusion criteria. Rehab efficacy and RTS results were assessed through data extraction and analysis.
Conclusion: An overall RTS rate of 67.25% was found in the review, underscoring the difficulties and developments in the therapy of SLAP lesions. While rehabilitation procedures varied, certain themes surfaced, including phased programs with an emphasis on strengthening the rotator cuff and sport-specific training. To improve treatment methods and guarantee a safe return to sport for overhead athletes with SLAP lesions, more studies are necessary. The significance of evidence-based rehabilitation catered to the specific requirements of each athlete is highlighted by this study.
Key words: Rehabilitation post slap lesion, SLAP lesion in overhead athletes, return to sports rates, and RTS criteria.