After undergoing rotator cuff surgery, recovering patients in Bangalore can benefit from physiotherapy at home to reduce pain, promote recovery, and restore strength and function in the shoulder. Our physiotherapy at home program in Bangalore is designed to help patients regain independence, return to daily activities, and eventually resume sports or heavy lifting.
Phases:
I (Week 1-6): Immediate Post-Surgical Phase
- Protect the repair by following the surgeon’s instructions on using a sling, abduction brace, and/or pillow.
- Achieve independence in daily activities while maintaining the integrity of the repair.
- Perform exercises like shoulder shrugs and pendulum exercises under the guidance of our physiotherapists in Bangalore.
II (Week 7-12): Protection Phase
- Gradually introduce active range of motion exercises.
- Discontinue using the brace/sling at the end of week 6.
- Perform exercises like flexion in supine position, sitting assisted forward reach, and standing wall-assisted forward flexion.
III (Week 13-16): Intermediate Phase
- Maintain full active and passive range of motion.
- Gradually restore shoulder strength, power, and endurance using elastic bands.
- Perform exercises like active range of motion external rotation with band strengthening.
IV (Week 17-22): Advanced Strengthening Phase
- Advance conditioning exercises for enhanced functional use of the upper extremity.
- Improve muscular strength, power, and endurance using light weights.
- Perform exercises like side-lying external rotation with a towel and full can in the scapular plane.
V (Week 23): Return to Activity Phase
- Gradually return to strenuous work activities, recreational activities, and sports.
- Continue strengthening and stretching exercises.
- Initiate an interval sport program.
Our physiotherapy at home program in Bangalore ensures that patients receive personalized attention and care, maximizing the effectiveness of their recovery after rotator cuff surgery.
