Rehabilitation After Shoulder Surgery: Rotator Cuff Repairs or Slap & Bankart Repairs (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
This comprehensive rehabilitation guide covers post-operative care for rotator cuff, SLAP, and Bankart shoulder repairs. It outlines the gradual recovery timeline with range of motion restoration in early weeks, strengthening at 3-4 months, and return to activities after 6 months. The resource provides detailed pain and swelling management techniques including icing, massage, and positioning. It includes essential precautions like proper arm sling use, activity restrictions, and movement limitations. The guide features a progressive home exercise program with finger pumping, wrist movements, neck stretches, elbow exercises, and passive shoulder movements progressing to assisted active exercises.
This article is published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and last updated in 2026.