Post Surgical Rehabilitation (3-8 wks.)
•After splint is taken off, begin PROM/AROM as tolerated to all shoulder and upper extremity muscles paying close attention to shoulder abductors, flexors, and external rotators. Can begin scar massage or silicone gels at this time.
•All ROM should be done cleanly attempting to discourage any compensatory patterns
•All medial rotation, horizontal adduction across midline, and depression of the shoulder girdle movements to be discouraged.
•Need to encourage usage of the extremity in all bilateral and ADL activities