Frequency/Duration

• 3 x 3 weeks

Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine

• Exercise
• Modalities as Needed
• Home Exercise Program

Rehabilitation Protocol

• PROM as tolerated immediately; advance to AAROM.  AROM as tolerated to 90 degrees forward flexion and Abduction; External rotation to neutral may begin immediately.
• Pulleys OK.
• Isometrics may begin immediately.
• Elbow and wrist ROM begin immediately.
• RC strengthening may begin immediately, especially Ext Rotation & Scaption to tolerance within least painful ROM .
• AVOID biceps strengthening until 6 weeks post-op
• NO PASSIVE STRETCHING
• Progress remaining RC strengthening as tolerated.
• Modalities prn.
• Instruct on HEP:  stick PROM, wall walks, etc.
• ROM restrictions & protocol changes will depend upon repair size, patient age, and patient activity level.
• If any questions or concerns, please feel free to call.