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If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Dr. Mayo’s team at the number above. You will have appointments with Dr. Mayo at ~ 1-2 weeks and ~4 weeks postop. |  |\n| Phase 1: Recovery from Surgery – 0-4 Weeks After Surgery |  |\n| Goals | • Protect the shoulder replacement\u003Cbr>• Ensure wound healing and early healing of capsule\u003Cbr>• Educate patient on rehab progression, position of dislocation with the arm in internal rotation/adduction/extension. Tucking in shirt or performing bathroom hygiene with the operative arm is particularly dangerous. Restriction in place effect for at least 12 weeks postoperatively.\u003Cbr>• Diminish joint swelling and pain\u003Cbr>• Increase passive range of motion and prevent stiffness\u003Cbr>• Restore active range of motion of the elbow, hand, and wrist\u003Cbr>• Maximize activities of daily living (ADL) with modifications and precautions in mind\u003Cbr>• Reduce muscle atrophy and prevent rotator cuff inhibition |\n| Precautions | • Sling: Sling for first 2 weeks except for hygiene, changing clothes, and therapy program. Then ok to come out as tolerated.\u003Cbr>• Weight Bearing: No putting weight through your operative arm or lifting anything\u003Cbr>• Range of Motion: Avoid shoulder extension with adduction, internal rotation. Avoid shoulder hyperextension. No cross body adduction.\u003Cbr>• Progress flexion to 60 for first 2 weeks, then to 90\u003Cbr>• Wound Care: Leave dressing on for 7 days. No swimming or submerging in water until wounds healed (4 weeks minimum) .\u003Cbr>• Call Dr. Mayo if: Significant wound drainage or dehiscence, purulence, erythema. |\n| Therapeutic Exercises | • Strengthening: Submaximal scapular exercises, submaximal pain free deltoid isometrics |\n| See last page for example exercises | • Motion: Pendulums, passive and active assist range of motion forward flexion and external rotation at side\u003Cbr>• Conditioning: Stationary bike, walking\u003Cbr>• Modalities: Cryotherapy, NMES\u003Cbr>• Manual Therapy: At therapist discretion |\n| Home Instructions | • Wound Care: Leave bandage in place until followup unless\u003Cbr>• Bathing: OK to shower right away with postop dressing on. OK to shower after the bandage removed allow water to run over, pat dry. No submerging in water (bath/pool/lake/etc.) for 4 weeks.\u003Cbr>• Driving: Must be off all narcotic pain meds when operating vehicle\u003Cbr>o No driving until 4 weeks\u003Cbr>• Sleeping: May be more comfortable to sleep propped up in a chair or pillows in bed\u003Cbr>• Ice and Elevation: Ice for 20 minutes every hour for the first week.\u003Cbr>• Home Exercise: As instructed by physical therapy. |\n| Criteria to Progress | o 4 weeks postop |\n\n1  \nUpdated Feb-24  \n[www.BenMayoMD.com](www.BenMayoMD.com)[ ](www.BenMayoMD.com)Phone: 855-750-5757  \n\n| Surgical Rehabilitation Protocol\u003Cbr>Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| The following information is to help make your recovery from surgery as smooth and rapid as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Dr. Mayo’s team at the number above. You will have appointments with Dr. Mayo at ~8 weeks and ~12 weeks postop |  |\n| Phase 2: Early Strengthening/Neuromuscular Control – 4-12 Weeks After Surgery |  |\n| Goals | • Protect the shoulder replacement and capsule\u003Cbr>• Avoid position of dislocation with the arm in internal rotation/adduction/extension. Tucking in shirt or performing bathroom hygiene with the operative arm is particularly dangerous. Restriction in place effect for at least 12 weeks postoperatively.\u003Cbr>• Increase active range of motion\u003Cbr>• Regain function for normal activities of daily living (ADL) with precautions in mind |\n| Precautions | • Sling: None\u003Cbr>• Weight Bearing: No putting weight through your operative arm or lifting anything more than cup of","cbCaiq7f5nShFg4d","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq7f5nShFg4d","pdf",570457,"English","# Phase 1: Recovery from Surgery - 0-4 Weeks After Surgery\n## Goals\n## Precautions\n## Therapeutic Exercises\n## Home Instructions\n## Criteria to Progress\n# Phase 2: Early Strengthening/Neuromuscular Control - 4-12 Weeks After Surgery\n## Goals\n## Precautions\n## Therapeutic Exercises\n## Home Instructions\n## Criteria to Progress\n# Phase 3: Return to Activity Phase - 12+ Weeks After Surgery\n## Goals\n## Precautions\n## Therapeutic Exercises\n## Home Instructions\n## Criteria to Progress","[{\"question\":\"What are the main goals during Phase 1 (0-4 weeks) after reverse shoulder arthroplasty?\",\"answer\":\"Phase 1 focuses on protecting the shoulder replacement, supporting wound and early capsule healing, reducing swelling and pain, restoring elbow/hand/wrist motion, preventing stiffness, and maximizing safe daily activities with precautions.\"},{\"question\":\"What precautions are most important regarding shoulder movement and wound care?\",\"answer\":\"Avoid shoulder extension with adduction and internal rotation, avoid hyperextension, and do not cross-body adduct. 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