Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 5: Self ROM in shoulder abduction and scaption
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The therapist teaches self-ROM (scapular abduction) to a patient who is six weeks post rotator cuff repair. Proper biomechanical alignment is crucial to her success.
The therapist teaches self-ROM (scapular abduction) to a patient who is six weeks post rotator cuff repair. Proper biomechanical alignment is crucial to her success.
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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, 2 weeks post: Patient Interview, Part 1
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In this interview, Alice describes her work as a nurse and her past medical history of a previous rotator cuff repair of the left shoulder. She shares with us remaining deficits that may influence her functional activities.
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Rotator Cuff Repair, 2 weeks post: Donning and Doffing Sling
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Alice demonstrates how to don and doff a sling, designed to immobilize the shoulder post-surgery. The shoulder is positioned in slight abduction with flexed elbow and neutral forearm.
