Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 4: Increasing ROM in shoulder abduction
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Proper biomechanical alignment is crucial to successfully increasing shoulder ROM in abduction. The therapist continues with slow, gentle stretching in order to improve range of motion in shoulder abduction.
Proper biomechanical alignment is crucial to successfully increasing shoulder ROM in abduction. The therapist continues with slow, gentle stretching in order to improve range of motion in shoulder abduction.
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Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 1: Initial assessment
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It’s been six weeks since she had her rotator cuff repair. The therapist begins the outpatient treatment session by gathering information from the patient about her pain and limitations following surgery for a rotator cuff repair.
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Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 2: Measuring Range of Motion
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During the initial assessment, the therapist measures shoulder flexion and external rotation in order to establish a baseline for treatment. The patient is six weeks post rotator cuff repair and has been doing her home exercises and self-ROM daily.
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Rotator Cuff Repair, 2 weeks post: Strategies for ADLs
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Alice explains her choice of clothing and how she's learned to adapt following surgery of her right (dominant) shoulder. Alice demonstrates how she dons and doffs a button-front sweater.
