Daily physical therapist first 2
weeks post-op, then 2-3 times/week for 4 weeks
Go over home exercises to be done
by patient
Post-Operative
Cryotherm unit and sling to shoulder, change
ice every 2 hours. Encourage wrist, elbow & finger ROM. Passive
range of motion started almost immediately.
Elevation to 60°
Internal Rotation
External Rotator Isometrics
Anterior, Middle, and Posterior
Deltoid Isometrics
External Rotation Limited
to 25°
Cross Body Adduction
Grip Strengthening
EXPECT 5 EXERCISE SESSION FOR 10 MINUTES
THROUGHOUT DAY DONE BY PATIENT.
WEEK 1-2 PROM-AAROM PHASE
Physical Therapist:
Supine Elevation to 140°
Forward lean
Supine External Rotation to 40°
Functional Internal Rotation & Adduction.
Swelling control
WEEK 3-4
STRENGTHENING PHASE
Physical Therapist
Isometric-isotonics to deltoid & external
rotators
