Shoulder Arthroplasty — Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine · Murray

Weight-Bearing

FWB; hold formal PT and wear sling for 4 weeks; home pendulums/elbow AROM from Day 1

Key Restrictions

Hold formal PT 0-4 weeks; sling 4 weeks; ROM limits wks 4-6: flex 0-150°, ER 30°, abd 90°; no IR resistance until >6 wks; discharge when ROM plateau reached

Timeline & Phases

0-4 wks (sling, hold PT, home pendulums/AROM only), 4-6 wks (PROM/AAROM within limits, isometrics except IR), >6 wks (Thera-Band, scapular stabilization, add IR)

Notes

Dr. Murray's protocol specifically; home pendulums and elbow/wrist AROM only for first 4 weeks (no formal PT); discharge to independent program when ROM plateau reached

Surgeon / Author

Murray