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Anterior Stabilization/ Multidirectional Stabilization/ Latarjet Protocol

0-6 Weeks Post Op

  • Sling for 4 weeks post operatively
  • Gentle PROM to tolerance
  • No AB & ER during first 6 weeks
  • Elbow/Wrist ROM
  • Gripping exercises
  • Submax isometric ER, IR, AB, biceps in neutral, deltoid
  • Scapular strengthening (scap, retraction/protraction, & supine SA protraction

Week 5- discontinue sling after 4 weeks

  • Progress to AROM
  • Initiate light theraband exercises
  • Begin UBE
  • Begin light dynamic stabilization

6-12 Weeks Post Op

  • Continue to work on any ROM deficits
    • Light joint Mobs as needed
  • Progress isotonic strengthening
  • Diagonal PNF patterns supine with manual resistance (D1, D2)
  • Progress dynamic stabilization
  • Week 10: Initiate “Throwers Ten” exercises if overhead athlete

12- 16 Weeks Post Op

  • Continue ROM work if needed
  • Continue to progress isotonic strengthening
  • Begin light plyometric exercises
    • @ 13-14 weeks start 2 hand, gentle activities
    • @ 14-16 weeks progress to one-handed activities over one month
  • Begin light swimming, if a pool is available

16-24 Weeks Post Op- Return to Sport Activity

  • Continue to progress strength and plyometrics
  • Initiate interval throwers program if throwing athlete and strength is at least 90% contralateral side
  • Initiate overhead program as appropriate if:
    • Full, non-painful ROM
    • No pain or tenderness
    • Strength 90% of contralateral side
  • May begin sport specific activities once cleared by physician