Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

Typically, surgical protocols call for the arm to be in a sling for six weeks, but most doctors like to have their patients perform gentle range of motion exercise so that the shoulder does not stiffen up and become a “frozen shoulder.” When the sling is no longer needed, there is a tremendous amount of strengthening to be done. We will listen to your shoulder symptoms to determine when you are ready to progress to the next stage of strengthening.