Abduction pillow x6 weeks, unless exercising. No active ROM for 6 weeks.
Weeks 1-2: No motion. Keep the shoulder immobilized. May use keyboards and computers. Encourage hand, wrist and elbow motion.
Weeks 3-4: Codman’s, Pendulum and/or table slide exercises to 90°.
Weeks 5-6: Full passive motion within the plane of the scapula (ie. forward flexion). Includes table slides.
At 6 weeks Active ROM is OK. No strengthening until 12 weeks.
12 weeks: Strengthening allowed.
4 months: May return to athletics, full weight lifting (use a spotter).
