This document, authored by Jared T. Lee, MD, outlines a rehabilitation plan for patients following Anterior Shoulder Stabilization surgery.
The document is divided into four phases, each with specific:
- **Restrictions:** Guidelines for sling usage, lifting limitations, and range of motion restrictions.
- **Therapeutic Exercises:** Prescribed activities for each phase, focusing on passive and active range of motion, scapular strengthening, isotonic exercises, rhythmic stabilization, ball stabilization, and generalized upper extremity weightlifting.
- **Goals:** Objectives for each phase, such as reducing swelling and edema, minimizing pain, retarding muscle atrophy, protecting the surgical repair, progressing range of motion, beginning neuromuscular control, and progressing functional and sport-specific activities.
- **Criteria for Discharge:** Includes surgeon clearance, less than 10% strength deficit, a limb similarity index of 90% or greater, a score of 45/50 on biomechanical functional tests (if performed), and no pain or instability complaints.
The phases progress from initial post-operative care with a sling and limited movement to full return to activity and sports, with increasing exercise intensity and functional demands.
