Superior Capsular Reconstruction

Rehab Protocol

Keys to a Successful Outcome

• For the first two weeks, wear the brace at all times and avoid any movement of the shoulder.

• Avoid any weight lifting for at least the first 12 weeks.

• Avoid any excessive motion of the surgical arm in all planes for the first 4 weeks.

 

*Off for hygiene and gentle home exercise

**if a distal clavicle excision is performed, horizontal adduction is restricted for 8 weeks post-op

***if a biceps tenodesis is performed, avoid active flexion of biceps and eccentric loads on biceps for 6 weeks post-op

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