Table 1. Progressive Shoulder Rehabilitation Program
Phase I
Weeks 1-2		 Phase II
Weeks 3-4		 Phase III
Week 4 - Return
Goals Increase ROM Increase ROM
Increase Strength		 Increase ROM
Increase Strength
Modalities VMS* over supraspinatus & deltoid tendons (10 seconds on - 20 seconds off)
Ice post activity		 VMS* over supraspinatus & deltoid tendons with forward flexion up to 90°Ice post activity VMS* over supraspinatus & deltoid tendons with forward flexion up to 90° (add weight) Ice post activity
Range of Motion
Exercises		 Rehabilitation Wand
Lying Supine

flexion

internal/external rotation

horizontal

 adduction/abduction
Codman’s Exercises		 continued from phase I continued from phase II
Strengthening Exercises Isometric Exercises

extension

adduction

internal/external rotation

 		Theraband Tubing (yellow)

internal/external rotation

forward flexion

 Sidelying (no weight)

internal/external rotation

 Standing (no weight)

forward flexion

 		Theraband (red or blue)

internal/external rotation

forward flexion/extension

rowing

 Impulse

internal/external rotation

forward flexion/extension

 Prone (no weight)

horizontal abduction

rows

 Standing (light weight)

forward flexion
* VMS; Variable Muscle Stimulator (Vectra by Chatanoga)