Week 1:
- Wear splint for 7-14 days after surgery.
- Active shoulder ROM
- Ice 2-5 times daily to reduce swelling
Weeks 2-4:
- Remove splint
- Begin passive and active hand, wrist and elbow ROM.
- Gentle strengthening exercises with active motion
- Continue shoulder Strengthening and ROM
Weeks 4-8:
- Gentle isometrics may begin
- At week 6, may advance to more rigorous, resistive exercises including wrist flexion and forearm pronation
- Gentle massage along and against fiber orientation
- Counterforce bracing as needed
- A progressive strengthening program may follow
Weeks 8-12:
- Continue counterforce bracing if needed
- Begin task-specific functional training Return to sport or activities by 3-6 months postoperatively
Other Elbow PT Protocol
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