Week 0-1
- Full time use of Post-Operative Splint
Weeks 2-6
- IROM hinge brace
- Begin with 50° Extension lock
- Decrease 10° per week
- Wrist and hand ROM
- Active shoulder motion in all planes
- No Resistance/Lifting
- No Active Biceps
Weeks 7-12
- Begin Physical Therapy
- Active Elbow ROM
- Active Forearm ROM
- Manual therapy
- Begin Low-level Resistance Exercises between weeks 8-12 upon MD approval
- Initiate independent home motion
- Home exercise program – Active Elbow & Forearm ROM: Daily 2-3x/day
Week 13
- Advance to full active motion (all planes)
- Transition to Independent Home Exercise Program
- Stretching Daily
- Strength 3x/Week
