Qualitative Exploration of Return to Sport After Shoulder Stabilization

STUDY BASICS

Do you have a history of shoulder stabilization surgery and playing competitive sports? You may be eligible for a research study to gain a better understanding of the reasons why athletes are or are not able to successfully return to the same levels of competition and performance in their sport after they undergo shoulder stabilization surgery. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

This research study is being conducted to gain a better understanding of the reasons why athletes are or are not able to successfully return to the same levels of competition and performance in their sport after they undergo shoulder stabilization surgery. There is not a lot of research that has been done in this area with input specifically from athletes and what affects them most. Our goal is to use the information gathered in this work to further inform future research and improve future athletes’ ability to return to their sport after shoulder stabilization surgery without complications.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• between the ages of 18-25
• have a history of shoulder stabilization surgery
• play a competitive sport

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

This study will involve participation in either an individual interview with a study investigator or focus group that will be hosted on Zoom with one of the study’s investigators and 5-7 others who have undergone shoulder stabilization and were cleared to return to sport. There will be separate groups for those who were able to return without issues, those who returned but had another shoulder injury, and those who were unable to return.  Individual interviews will last about an hour, while the focus groups will last a little longer than an hour.