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Table 3 Postoperative protocol

From: Single-row vs. double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: clinical and 3 Tesla MR arthrography results

PHASE

 

Phase I

 

Days 1 to 14

Brace in abduction at 15°

Fingers, wrist, elbow and cervical spine movements

Days 15 to 28

Brace in abduction at 15°

Pendulum exercises

Passive movement of the shoulder up to 90°, avoiding rotations and pain.

Hydrotherapy after day 14

Phase II

 

Weeks 5 to 12

Progressive brace removal

Musculoskeletal core strengthening

Strengthening of scapulothoracic muscles

Active assisted motion

Passive movement of the shoulder, including rotations

Hydrotherapy

Proprioceptive exercises

Phase III

 

Week 13 to 6 months

Muscular strengthening with Thera-Band

Proprioceptive exercises

Phase IV

 

After 6 months

For people who are involved in sports and recreational activities, progressive introduction of sport-specific exercises without pain