Physical Therapy Protocols

Proper physical therapy after surgery helps ensure correct healing and allows you to regain strength and movement more
quickly. The protocols below are provided by Utah Orthopaedic Specialists to help guide you and your physical therapist.

Brief Physical Therapy (PT) protocols for many shoulder surgeries (see below for more detailed
protocols)

Brief PT Protocols For Shoulder Surgeries

Shoulder Instability Simple PT Protocol

Rehabilitating Shoulder Instability Without Surgery

Detailed PT Protocols (for your physical therapist or for you if you need more details)

Anterior Capsular Shift

Arthroscopic Bankart Reconstruction

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression

Large Massive Rotator Cuff

Medium Size Rotator Cuff

Non Operative Impingement

Open Bankart Reconstruction – slow

Small Rotator Cuff