Deficits in Upper Limb Long Lever Isometric Force After Shoulder Stabilization Surgery in Australian Rules Footballers

Australian rules footballers at 4 to 6 months after shoulder stabilization surgery exhibited significant deficits in long lever isometric force and late-phase RFD. Clinicians should be cautious in interpreting limb asymmetry and RFD measurements during return-to-sport assessments. Further research should explore the long-term outcomes and relationship between these physical measurements, patient-reported outcomes, and reinjury rates.