Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation in Faridabad: Post-Op Physiotherapy

Shoulder Surgery: Rehabilitation Determines the Outcome

Shoulder surgery -- whether rotator cuff repair, labral repair (Bankart), or shoulder replacement -- is only the first step. The surgical outcome is critically dependent on post-operative physiotherapy.

Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol

The repaired tendon needs 12 weeks to regain adequate tensile strength -- during this period, passive range of motion only. Active movement begins at 12 weeks; strengthening at 16+ weeks. Full recovery: 6-12 months.

Phase 1 (0-6 weeks)

Sling immobilisation, pendulum exercises, passive forward flexion and external rotation.

Phase 2 (6-12 weeks)

Active-assisted range of motion, progressive to full active range. No resisted movements.

Phase 3 (12+ weeks)

Progressive rotator cuff and scapular strengthening, then sport-specific rehabilitation.

Shoulder Surgery Rehab in Faridabad

At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, we follow protocol-specific post-surgical rehabilitation. Book your post-surgical physiotherapy consultation.