Rehabilitation after sub-acromial decompression
This is a generalized protocol and may need modifications. We recommended you perform these exercises under the supervision of your physiotherapist and also stick to your surgeon’s advice.
Phase 1: (1-3 weeks) Goals
Restore non-painful range of motion (ROM)
Decrease pain/inflammation
Improve postural awareness
Minimize stress to healing structures
Independent with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Prevent muscular inhibition
Care should be taken with abduction (with both active range of motion (AROM) and passive range of motion (PROM) to avoid unnecessary compression of subacromial structures
Creating or reinforcing poor movement patterns, such as excessive scapulothoracic motion with upper extremity elevation, should be avoided.