Shoulder recovery guides

PT-informed equipment and planning guides for shoulder procedures.

Biceps Tenodesis / Tenotomy Recovery Guide
Biceps tenodesis anchors the biceps tendon to bone; tenotomy releases it. Both usually involve a short sling period and limits on elbow flexion strengthening early. Less restrictive than cuff repair, but not unrestricted.
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Reverse Shoulder Replacement Recovery Guide
Reverse shoulder replacement flips ball-and-socket orientation so the deltoid can power the arm when the rotator cuff is not functional. Early recovery protects the deltoid and often uses a sling or abduction pillow.
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Rotator Cuff Repair Recovery Guide
Rotator cuff repair usually requires a period in a sling with limited active shoulder motion. Home equipment supports comfort, sleep, and safe independence while the tendon heals.
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Shoulder Labral Repair Recovery Guide
Labral repair addresses shoulder instability or SLAP tears. Early recovery protects healing anchors with sling use and strict limits on external rotation or elevation depending on the repair type.
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