Elbow Arthroscopy — Capsular Release

Saint Louis University (SLUCare)

Weight-Bearing

N/A

Key Restrictions

Elbow arthrofibrosis; progressive ROM as tolerated with no restrictions from week 1

Timeline & Phases

Acute (wks 1-6): elbow ROM emphasis, wrist/grip exercises, UBE, scapulothoracic assessment; Functional (wks 6-12): elbow/forearm strengthening, PNF patterns, endurance training; Maintenance (wks 12+): sport-specific training, phase out supervised rehab

Notes

SLU Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service; 4-month protocol, 2-3 visits/week; diagnosis: elbow arthrofibrosis