Rehab Protocol
This section includes information on rehabilitation protocols for patients, Physiotherapists or anyone looking for rehabilitation advice and guidelines.
Click through the list of surgical procedures on the left to view our suggested rehab protocol for each one.
For further information, please contact us.
Biceps tenodesis/SLAP lesions
Rehabilitation for biceps tenodesis and SLAP lesions
Stemmed Hemiarthroplasty for Fracture
Stemmed hemiarthroplasty for fracture, suggested rehabilitation.
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
The reverse total shoulder replacement is designed for shoulders that have severe arthritis with a deficient rotator cuff (arthropathy) or following complex fractures with a deficient rotator cuff.
Modified Weaver-Dunn Procedure for Reconstruction of the AC Joint
This operative procedure aims to stabilise the acromio-clavicular joint.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Most repairs are now performed arthroscopically so there is less tissue trauma and reduced risk of adhesions.
Arthroscopic/Open Anterior Stabilisation
The operative procedure is performed to correct recurrent dislocations and will involve soft tissue, and/or bony reconstruction.
Manipulation Under Anaesthetic / Arthroscopic Release of Shoulder Contracture
Arthroscopic release is performed for post traumatic (post fracture) and post surgical stiffness.
Copeland Surface Replacement Arthroplasty of the Shoulder
This operative procedure is performed in cases of severe Osteo or Rheumatoid arthritis where pain is the predominant feature.
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression and AC Joint Excision
This operative procedure aims to increase the size of the subacromial space.