Remplissage Protocol
From Dr. Stephen Burkhardt (San Antonio Orthopaedic Group)
WEEKS 0-6
- Ultrasling x 6 weeks. Exercises – only prescribed post-op (shoulder shrugs, scapular retractions, ball squeezes and bicep curls)
Physical therapy begins at 6 weeks post-op.
WEEKS 6-12
- Begin formal physical therapy – patient to be seen 2-3x/week
- PROM GOALS: Forward flexion: 180 degrees at 12 weeks post-op.
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