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What Physiotherapy Can Aid Recovery Post Rotator Cuff Surgery?
I had rotator cuff surgery. Deteriorated ligament was removed and bottom connected to the bone. Doctor had to connect the ends of ligament to my shoulder bone. I want to find out what PT I should be doing and how long after surgery do I need to wait before I start PT.
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
I would suggest you to weight for 8 weeks before physiotherapy. You can move your elbow but shoulder movement can not be started. After 8 weeks you will need following exercises.
1.Pendulum exercise
2. Assisted abduction with other hand
3. raise your hand with support from wall
4. Local heat application
1.Pendulum exercise
2. Assisted abduction with other hand
3. raise your hand with support from wall
4. Local heat application
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