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Shoulder Arthroscopic Capsular Release Rehabilitation

Phase one: 0 to 4 weeks after surgery

Goals:

1. Improve range of motion of the shoulder and prevent adhesions from forming

2. Begin gentle strengthening

 

Activities

1. Sling

Your sling is not necessary except for comfort, unless Dr. Gill instructs you to continue using it (use it for comfort only).

2. Use of the operated arm

You can move your arm for normal daily activities without restriction, unless your Dr. Gill gives you other instructions. Avoid lifting heavy objects and avoid forceful use of the arm

3. Bathing and showering

There are no restrictions unless Dr. Gill gives you other instructions.

 

Exercise Program

ICE

Days per week: 7

Times per day : 4-5       As necessary       15-20 minutes

 

STRETCHING / ACTIVE MOTION

Days per week: 7

Times per day : 3-4

Program:

Pendulum exercises 1-2 sets 20-30 reps

Supine External Rotation 1 set 10-15 reps

Standing External Rotation 1 set 10-15 reps

Supine passive arm elevation 1 set 5-10 reps

Seated-Standing Arm Elevation 1 set 5-10 reps

Behind the back internal rotation 1-2 sets 5-10 reps

Supine external Rotation with Abduction 1 set 5-10 reps

Supine Cross Chest Stretch 1 set 5-10 reps

Side-lying External Rotation 1 set 10-20 reps

Prone Horizontal Arm Raises 1 set 10-20 reps

 

Phase Two: 4 to 12 weeks after surgery

Goals:

  1. Regain full range of motion

  2. Continue gentle strengthening

 

Activities:

Use of the operated arm

You may now safely use the arm for most normal daily activities. Any forceful pushing, pulling or lifting activities should continue to be avoided.

 

Exercise Program

STRETCHING / ACTIVE MOTION

Days per week: 7

Times per day : 1-2

 

Pendulum exercises 1-2 sets 20- 30 reps

Standing External Rotation / Doorway 1 set 5-10 reps

Wall Climb Stretch 1 set 5-10 reps

Corner Stretch 1 set 5-10 reps

Standing Forward Flexion 2 sets 10-20 reps

Behind the back internal rotation 1-2 sets 5-10 reps

Supine external Rotation with Abduction 1 set 5-10 reps

Supine Cross Chest Stretch 1 set 5-10 reps

Side-lying External Rotation / 1 lb. 1 set 10-20 reps

Prone Horizontal Arm Raises / 1 lb. 1 set 10-20 reps

STRENGTHENING / THERABAND

External Rotation 1-2 sets 15-20 reps

Internal Rotation 1-2 sets 15-20 reps

Standing Forward Punch 1-2 sets 15-20 reps

Shoulder Shrug 1-2 sets 15-20 reps

Seated Row 1-2 sets 15-20 reps

Biceps curl 1-2 sets 15-20 reps

 

 

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