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This rehabilitation program is designed to return the individual to their full activities as quickly and safely as possible, following biceps tenodesis. Modifications to this guideline may be necessary dependent on physician specific instruction or other procedures performed. This evidence-based guideline is criterion-based; time frames and visits in each phase will vary depending on many factors. The therapist may modify the program appropriately depending on the individual’s goals for activity following this surgery.This guideline is intended to provide the treating clinician a frame of reference for rehabilitation. It is not intended to substitute clinical judgment regarding the patient’s post-operative care based on exam/treatment findings, individual progress, and/or the presence of concomitant procedures or post-operative complications. If the clinician should have questions regarding post-operative progression, they should contact the referring physician. Precautions: Immobilizer will be used for approximately 4 weeks per the surgeon’s instruction. Okay to remove for treatment/exercise.If patient has a concomitant injury/repair treatment will vary- consult with surgeon.PhaseSuggested InterventionsGoals/Milestones for ProgressionPhase IWeeks 0-2 Specific Instructions: Use immobilizer all the time except for performing exercises and hygienePT Ordered per physician discretionSuggested Treatments: Shoulder PendulumsAROM wrist and handPROM elbow flexion/extension, pronation/supinationPROM shoulder all planes as toleratedScapular retractionssqueeze exercise ball as much as possibleCervical spine stretching: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, ScalenesThoracic Spine and costovertebral joint mobilizationsScapular glidesPosture trainingModalities for control of pain and inflammationMaintain cardiovascular health using walking, exercise bikeGoals of Phase: Initiate PROMPain controlEdema controlCriteria to Advance to Next Phase: 1. Healing as expectedPhase IIWeeks 2-4 Suggested Treatments:Shoulder:Joint mobilizationsProgress PROM of shoulderBegin gentle scar mobilizationContinue exercises from phase IMaintain cardiovascular health using walking, exercise bikeGoals of Phase: Pain controlEdema controlCriteria to Advance to Next Phase: 1. Healing as expectedPhase IIIWeeks 4-6 Suggested Therapy: Continue joint mobilizations where restricted (PA/Inferior Add in neutral, mild ER, and mild IR)PROM Continues with goal of full ROMTable slides in the scapular plane Shoulder Pulleys (Normal Scapulohumeral Rhythm must exist to decrease Impingement)AAROM of elbow flexion/extension, pronation/supinationDowel exercisesElbow/hand:Sub-max isometrics elbow flex/ext in neutral shoulder positioninitiate isometric exercises sub-maximal contraction Maintain cardiovascular health using walking, exercise bikeLE and trunk exercises to be initiated (no bouncing)Goals of Phase: Pain controlEdema controlImprove proper physiologic movementFull PROMCriteria to Advance to Next Phase: Full PROM Phase IV Weeks 6-8 Suggested Treatments: Continue exercises from previous phaseAdd wall slides as tolerated in the scapular planeUBE (elbow below shoulder height with minimal reach and resistance)Initiate biceps strengthening, beginning with light resistanceRhythmic stabilization exercises for the scapular musclesBegin closed chain strengthening as toleratedGoals of Phase:Gradually restore full AROMPreserve the integrity of the surgical repairRestore muscular strength and balanceCriteria to Advance to Next Phase: Full non painful ROMGood stabilityMuscular strength 3/5 or betterNo pain or tendernessPhase Vweeks 8-10Suggested Treatments: Continue previous phase.Full ROM is allowed for PROM, AAROM, and AROM. Focus on proper technique and progress as tolerated.Focus is on quality uncompensated movementProgress stabilization exercises to standing for the scapular musclesProne scapular and shoulder strengthening (I’s, Y’s, and T’s).Weighted bicep curls and tricep pushdowns as toleratedGoals of Phase:Establish and maintain full ROMImprove muscular strength, power, and enduranceGradually initiate functional exercisesCriteria to Advance to Next Phase: Full non painful ROMSatisfactory static stabilityPhase VIWeeks 10-12Suggested Treatments: Avoid excessive anterior capsule stressMay begin weightlifting overhead, but avoid military press and wide grip bench pressBody blade in all planesAdd resisted PNF movements D1 and D2 flexion/ExtensionMaintain cardiovascular health using walking, exercise bike, consider light jogging if indicated.Goals of phase:Enhanced muscular strength, power, and enduranceProgress functional activitiesMaintained shoulder stabilityBegin return to sport specific strengtheningPhase VIIWeeks 12-16Begin plyometric exercisesAdd gym exercisesInitiate sport specific training/job related tasksInterval throwing programSwimming/tennis/lifting/carryingGoals of Phase:Muscular strength 75-80% of contralateral sideNo pain or tendernessSuggested Criteria for Discharge: Preserve the integrity of the surgical repairRestore muscular strength and balance ................
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