Lecture 8B; Shoulder Comolex Post Op Treatment Flashcards
Rotator cuff tears Rx options depend on what
Size of tear, location of tear , adhesions , patient expectation and goasl
For a partial thickness RC tear it is sx or non sx but ___ only
Debridement
What do u begin immediate for a partial thickness RC tear
Immediate passive , AAROM w wand
What are u strengthening day 1 for a partial thickness RC tear
Non RC mm w tubing
When can u progress to light tubing RC strengthening and for how long
6-8 weeks for 3-6 months
What is the key thing for partial thickness RC tear
Don’t over work the RC mm initially
What do u want to protect in a full thickness RC repair rehab
Repaired tendon initially
How long are u not aloud to do resistance with a Full Thickness RC Repair Rehab
1st 6 weeks
What should u increase strength of with a Full Thickness RC Repair Rehab
Acute stabilizers to unload passive stabilizers
What are the 4 phases for rehab after a RCT repair
• Phase I: Passive Exercises (0-6 weeks)
• Phase II: Active Assistive-Active Exercises (6-12 weeks)
• Phase III: Strengthening Exercises (12-24 weeks)
• Phase IV: Advanced Retraining (24+ weeks)
How long is phase 1-4 for RCT repair
• Phase I: 0-6 week s
• Phase II: 6-12 weeks)
• Phase III: 12-24 weeks)
• Phase IV: 24+ weeks)
For phase 1 (0-6weeks) after RC repair there is no active or passive what
No active ER,
no passive IR
beyond neutral
What warm up exercises can u do in phase 1 (0-6 weeks)
Bike or walk
Shoulder shrug
Pendulum
How is the ROM for phase 2 (6-12 weeks) after RC repair
Active assistive progressing to active
What are some active ROM exercises that u can do during phase 2 (6-12 weeks) after RC repair
Stand during shoulder elevation
Standing shoulder ER w stick
Seated forward lean stretch
What phase can u begin light strengthening after RC repair
Phase 3 (12-24 weeks)
What are some strengthening exercises for phase 3 (12-24 weeks) after RC repair
Shoulder IR w tubing
Shoulder ER w tubing
Anterior deltoid w tubing
Supraspinatus w tubing
Scapular rotators w tubing
Biceps w tubing
Triceps w tubing
What can u do in phase 4 (24 - 52 weeks) after shoulder RC repair
More aggressive strengthening
What are some free weight exercises that a patient can do in phase 4 (24-52weeks) after RC repair
Supraspinatus
Anterior deltoid
Mid trap (T’s)
Biceps
Triceps
Shoulder extension in supine
Scapular retraction in supine
When does CKC exercises begin after RC repair
Phase 4 - 24-52 weeks
What is the last motion to gain back after a RC repair
IR
When can u start PRN stretching into IR and cross body after RC repair
Phase 4 ( 24- 52 weeks )
How mch rehab is usually the standard for rehab following RCR
3x/ week
Is instability a active or passive problem
Active