Rehabilitation Protocols After Shoulder Dislocation Arthroscopy

Cryotherapy and Exercise

• Apply cryotherapy during the first postoperative week to reduce pain and swelling, as recommended by the British Journal of Sports Medicine guidelines 1, 2
• Begin closed kinetic chain exercises, such as wall push-ups and weight shifts, before progressing to open chain movements, as suggested by the British Journal of Sports Medicine 1, 2

Sport-Specific Training and Precautions

• Introduce neuromuscular training and proprioceptive exercises after 12 weeks to restore dynamic stability, as recommended by the British Journal of Sports Medicine guidelines 1, 2
• Restrict contact sports and overhead activities until achieving limb symmetry index >90% for strength testing, as advised by the British Journal of Sports Medicine 1

Outcome Monitoring

• Use patient-reported outcome measures to quantify functional improvement and guide progression, as recommended by the British Journal of Sports Medicine guidelines 3