The research objectives were to highlight the importance and the role of hydrotherapy and physical therapy exercises on patients with traumatic shoulder pathologies. The research was conducted on twenty subjects, aged between 34 and 71. The initial and final evaluation included active and passive spectrum of movement assessment, muscle strength assessment, visual analogy scale, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). The research showed that both groups managed to regain their active range of motion during a three-week rehabilitation program. The conclusions of our research demonstrate the effectiveness of both physiotherapy and hydrotherapy exercise
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