Time frames and visits in each phase will vary depending on many factors, including patient demographics, goals and individual progress This guideline is designed to progress the individual through rehabilitation to full sport and activity participation. This protocol is designed for the patient following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Those patients who have good rotator cuff tissue integrity, a one to two tendon repair, with a tear 3 centimeters or less will typically be progressed on the quicker end of these time frames. Rotator cuff repair physical therapy protocol name_________________________________________________________ date__________________ diagnosis S/p right/left rotator cuff repair biceps tenodesis sad/acromioplasty dce __________ frequency
Wilk, pt, dpt michael m Reinold, pt, dpt, atc, cscs james r This protocol provides general rehabilitation guidelines following repair of a rotator cuff tear Return to intense activities following a rotator cuff repair requires both a strenuous strengthening and range of motion program along with a period of time to allow for tissue healing Symptoms such as pain, swelling, or instability should be closely monitored by the patient. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair name
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