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 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: 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.
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Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 3: Increasing ROM in shoulder flexion
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It’s been six weeks since this patient had surgery for a rotator cuff repair. The therapist begins slow, gentle stretching in order to improve range of motion in shoulder flexion.
