Table 2.

Rehabilitation schedule:[2]

Day 1 Pendular exercise, Supine - assisted active flexion and external rotation at 0° with a stick

Day 2-4 Stretches- Range of motion exercise 10 times every 2 hours. Encourage use of heat. Continue with above.

Day 4 -10 Stretches 10 times 6 hourly; heat and massage as required. Add external rotation with a stick at 45°, 90° and 135° of abduction as tolerated.

Day 10 - 2.5 weeks Add in supine- extension, short lever to long lever progression as tolerated; standing- assisted horizontal flexion and extension in 0° of abduction with a stick. Accessory glide mobilization technique in neutral may commence. Isometric rotator cuff and scapula stabilizer exercises.

2.5-3.5 weeks Add in supine- assisted horizontal flexion at 0° and 45° of flexion. Standing - assisted hand behind back.

3.5-4 weeks Add in supine horizontal flexion at 90° of flexion/internal rotation at 90° of abduction. Isotonic rotator cuff and scapula stabilizer exercises.

4 weeks onwards Individual program modified and continued until maximal range of motion achieved and good functional strength requirements depending on individual's functional, occupational and sporting requirements.