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Brenton R. Jennewine, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Shoulder & Elbow Specialist
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation after an injury or surgery is critical to promote healing, achieve your best functional outcome, and getting you back to what you enjoy in life.
While recovery after surgery typically involves formal in-person physical therapy sessions, for some patients these in-person therapy sessions are not always practical or feasible. Along with many advancements in orthopedic surgery, physician-directed home therapy may be a reasonable alternative and often produces similar outcomes to in-person therapy sessions. I will work with you throughout the recovery process to find which form of therapy works best for you to help achieve your goals.
This page contains many of my physical therapy protocols that I will provide to you and your therapist, after your surgery or injury. These protocols provide week-by-week goals, exercises, and restrictions for motion and lifting prior to advancing to the next stage of your recovery.
Additionally, I have included links to helpful home exercise equipment that will be beneficial to home exercises.
Due to variations in the type/severity of injuries, surgeries, etc., certain aspects of these protocols may be adjusted on a patient-specific basis. These protocols should only be used under my direction.
Please click on a link below to download and view the PDF. The "Rehab Protocols" provide a week-by-week overview of recovery goals, restrictions, and what exercises to perform. The "Home Exercise Programs" list the specific exercises that are referenced in the rehab protocols
Please click on a link below to download and view the PDF. The "Rehab Protocols" provide a week-by-week overview of recovery goals, restrictions, and what exercises to perform. The "Home Exercise Programs" list the specific exercises that are referenced in the rehab protocols
Post-Op Equipment
Listed below are items that are useful after surgery and also for completing the home exercises listed in the protocols above.
Ice Machine
While ice packs are cheap and just as effective, many patients like to use ice machines after shoulder or knee surgery as they are less hassle. These machines can be found in medical supply stores but Amazon will sell these for much cheaper (~$100). Search “ice machine for shoulder surgery” to find multiple options.
Post-op Button or Magnetic shirts
You can find these shirts on amazon by searching “Post-op shoulder surgery shirts”. They have magnetic or button options that make it very easy to change your shirt without taking your sling off. They are typically ~$15 per shirt.
Door Pulley
A door pulley is a very helpful way to work on range of motion exercises for your shoulder. Using the non-operative arm you can raise your operative arm without any effort (passive) or with some effort from your operative arm (active-assist). You can find these on Amazon by searching "Door Pulley for Shoulder Therapy".
Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are used in many of my home exercise routines for patients after around 3 months from surgery. You can find these on Amazon by searching "Theraband resistance bands".
Disclaimer: The physical therapy protocols listed here should only be performed under the direction of a physical therapist or myself, and should not be used in lieu of formal evaluation by myself.