Table 1.

List of analyzed categories and therapy recommendations

Postoperative adjunct therapy	Type of immobilization, length of immobilization, brace for return to play
Early range of motion (ROM)	Periscapular stretching, elbow/wrist/hand, pendulum, supine forward elevation (FE), supine external rotation (ER), supine cross-chest adduction, wand, sleeper stretch, hand up spine, shoulder pinches, scapular clocks, standing internal rotation (IR)
Passive ROM start dates and goals	Passive forward flexion (PFF), passive ER, passive IR
Late ROM exercises and goals	Isometric deltoid, scapular stabilization, submaximal isometrics, isotonic resistance, serratus punches, normal scapulothoracic motion, full passive ROM, start active ROM, full active ROM
Resistance exercises and strengthening	Band training, light resistance, cocking weight, plyometrics, medicine ball, closed chain training, push-ups, resisted ER and IR cables, dumbbell training/free weights, light biceps curls, bench press, lat pull-downs/pull-ups
Sport-specific activities	Aquatic therapy (ROM), jogging, stationary bike, walk on treadmill, stairmaster, jogging, running, swimming, upper body ergometer, sport-specific activities (nonoverhead), overhead sports activities (throwing), throw from mound, return to sport, return to game