Posterior Stabilizationreverse Bankart Repair

PHASE 1: 0-4 WEEKS

• Sling at all times except for hygiene/exercises
• ROM: up to the ‘salute position’ only
• Pendulum exercises and Codman’s only until 4 weeks post-op

PHASE 2: 4 WEEKS – 8 WEEKS

• Wean from sling
• ROM: increase as tolerated, avoid stretching posterior capsule
• Strengthening: active-assisted exercises, deltoid/rotator cuff isometrics
• Avoid using exercise arcs that stress the posterior capsule
• Keep all strengthening exercises below the horizontal plane

PHASE 3: 8 WEEKS – 3 MONTHS

• ROM: progress to full ROM w/o discomfort
• Strengthening: may begin resistive exercises for RC and scapular stabilizers
• Begin upper body ergometer

PHASE 4: 3 MONTHS – 5 MONTHS

• Strengthening: advance to include ER and latissimus eccentric exercises
• May begin muscle endurance activities (upper body ergometer)
• Start aggressive eccentric strengthening and plyometrics at 4 months post-op

PHASE 5: 5 MONTHS+

• Begin sport specific activities, increase joint velocity of motion
• Transition to home exercise program