Bankart Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

10 Bankart Repair rehabilitation protocols from 9 institutions, published 2016–2025. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

Institution	Weight-Bearing	Key Restrictions
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center — (Arthroscopic Anterior…	N/A	Sling 0-4 wks; no GH AROM/PROM 0-3 wks; ER in neutral limited to 0 deg in Phase I; no pushups/heavy…
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute — Anterior Bankart Repair…	N/A (shoulder) — sling x6 weeks	Sling x6 weeks; ER limited to 45 deg at 30 deg ABD x6 weeks; flexion/ABD limited to 90 deg x6 weeks; no…
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine — Arthroscopic	FWB; sling/swathe wks 0-2 at all times (except bathing); sling required at…	ROM wks 0-2: 90° flex, 45° abd, 0° ER, 20° ext; ROM wks 2-6: 90° flex, 90° abd, 30° ER, 20° ext; ROM wks…
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS)…	Neutral-rotation gunslinger brace for soft-tissue healing x4 wks total (limited removal…	No ER at 90 deg abduction, no adduction/IR Phase I; ROM limits: flexion <90 deg, ER <20 deg in scapular plane…
Sanford Health — Bankart Repair / Anterior Capsulorrhaphy	N/A – upper extremity	Limit ER during early phases (protects anterior capsule); no active ER/extension/ABD wks 0-2; sling 4-6 wks…
SOMOS (Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons) — Anterior…	N/A (Upper Extremity)	Sling full-time 4 wks then wean by 6 wks; Phase 1 staged ROM: FLEX <90°, ER 15-20°(wks 1-2)/30°(wks…
Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation — Anterior…	N/A (upper extremity)	Sling with abduction pillow at all times wks 1-3 (remove for exercises/showering); wear sling at night; sling…
University of Delaware Physical Therapy — (Arthroscopic or…	Sling 24 hrs/day week 1; remove at home weeks 2-4 (use in crowds); D/C sling weeks 5-6	Avoid High 5 / Low 5 positions; open repair: no active IR 4 weeks, no IR strengthening 6-8 weeks; if coupled…
UW Health Sports Medicine — Anterior Shoulder Reconstruction…	N/A (shoulder surgery)	Sling 3-4 weeks; no shoulder ER with abduction for 6 weeks; no swimming at any phase; no running/jumping…
UW Health Sports Medicine — Anterior Shoulder Reconstruction…	N/A (shoulder surgery)	Sling 3-4 weeks; no shoulder ER with abduction for 6 weeks; Phase III requires ER ≥90° at 90° ABD and <10%…