Recovery Steps For Subacromial Decompression "Phrase I"

Phase 1 - First 2 weeks

Wound care as outlined on the Shoulder Arthroscopy Rehabilitation page

You have been provided with a sling comfort but try to do without it if you can.

You can use the arm with no restrictions below shoulder height

You may actively lift the arm above shoulder level but this will be painful

Use the good arm to lift the operated arm above shoulder height several times day (passive stretching to prevent stiffness)

Try to avoid carrying anything greater than 2Kg as this will be painful

Start the rehabilitation exercises on the instruction sheet as soon as possible

Aim to do the exercises 10 times each, 3 times a day