Post-Surgical Shoulder Recovery · Physiotherapy
Post Rotator Cuff Repair
A repair-safe shoulder program that progresses from immobilization to full movement, strength, overhead function, and daily activity.
Approach
Since 2019, we've guided rotator-cuff repair recovery with phase-based care that protects healing before progressively restoring movement and load.
Assessment · Week 1
Starting with the surgical protocol
We review surgical guidance, pain, immobilization, wound status, and current passive movement before planning progression.
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Mobility · Protected phases
Progressing from passive to active motion
Passive, active-assisted, and active range-of-motion exercises are introduced only when the repair is ready.
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Strength · Cleared phase
Rebuilding cuff and scapular strength
Progressive resistance restores rotator-cuff and scapular control without compromising the repaired tissue.
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Function · Final stage
Returning the shoulder to normal life
Proprioception, functional tasks, and activity-specific training restore reaching, lifting, and daily use.
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Assess. Treat. Return.
Assess
A protocol-based assessment of pain, protection needs, passive movement, and daily limitations.
Treat
PROM, AAROM, AROM, and strengthening progress only as repair milestones allow.
Return
Proprioceptive, functional, and activity-specific testing prepares the shoulder for daily life.
PROM, AAROM & AROM Phases
Deepali's Recovery Path
Protocol-Based Progression
Selected Recovery
Deepali
Post Rotator Cuff Repair · Returned to daily activities
“Careful progression helped me regain shoulder movement, strength, and confidence for daily life.”
Recovery Timeline
Deepali's Post Rotator Cuff Repair journey
Stage 1
Immobilization & pain management
Protected the repaired tendon while managing pain and maintaining safe positioning.
Stage 2
Passive ROM
Used therapist-guided passive range of motion to restore mobility without activating the repaired cuff.
Stage 3
Active-assisted ROM
Introduced assisted shoulder movement as healing and passive-motion milestones allowed.
Stage 4
Active ROM
Progressed to independent shoulder movement with attention to control and compensatory patterns.
Stage 5
Strengthening
Rebuilt rotator-cuff and scapular muscle strength through carefully progressed resistance.
Stage 6
Proprioception & functional training
Improved shoulder control and stability through functional movement and joint-awareness exercises.
Stage 7
Activity-specific training
Prepared the shoulder for the reaching, lifting, and movement demands of Deepali's daily routine.
Stage 8
Return to daily activities
Returned to daily activities with restored shoulder movement, strength, control, and confidence.
Returned to daily activitiesA repaired cuff needs progression, not shortcuts.
Tell us what's going on and we'll build a plan around it.
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