Shoulder Surgery - Post-op Day 10 | Tim Keeley | Physio REHAB

Here’s my progress inside the second week. Exercises mostly the same with increased range and less pain, stiffness and no swelling. I can now get to 90 Deg flexion assisted, and around 50-60deg abduction.

Things to remember are...trying not to actively use your arm during the ROM exercises, but at the same time you now are weaning off having your arm completely in the sling 24/7. A few times a day you can take it out to “rest it” from the sling which stimulates a little stabilization activity in the shoulder and helps with general function. But always support when you move this week.

Keep resting. Don’t try any strengthening and don’t worry about muscle atrophy. It will start getting better and stronger each week from now especially as new exercises come in. Sleeping will be better and you should be nearly off the meds if not off already.

Week 2 Exercises and limits are:

1️⃣ Passive Shoulder flexion (cradle-assisted).
3 x 20. (10 with gravity / 10 in standing).
Limit 90 deg
2️⃣ Passive Shoulder adduction (rock-the-baby)
3 x 20. Limit 30 deg
3️⃣ Passive Shouder abduction with pole / wand in standing. 3 x 20. Limit 60 deg
4️⃣ Passive Shoulder external rotation with a pole / wand. 3 x 20. Limit 90 deg

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