Abstract:Objective To explore the effect of small intensity exercise rehabilitation on articular functional recovery after shoulder arthroscopy. Methods Thirty-two patients with shoulder joint injury after shoulder arthroscopy were selected. They were randomly divided into group A (small intensity group, n?=?16), and group B (high intensity group, n?=?16). Degree of pain in the shoulder joint was assessed by the Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAS) before treatment, the third day after treatment, the tenth day after treatment, and 3 months after discharge. The Constant Shoulder Scoring System (CS) was used to assess shoulder pain and function. Results Patients in group A experienced increase of CS scores including scores of pain, daily life, and muscle strength and decrease of the VAS score when compared with those in group B (P?0.05). Correlation analysis identified negative correlation between VAS score and CS assessment and positive correlation between CS score and shoulder flexion and abduction score (P?0.05). Conclusions Small intensity exercise rehabilitation training is satisfactory for whole function restoration of the joint after arthroscopy.