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This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through the post-operative course for biceps tenodesis. This protocol is time based (dependent on tissue healing) as well as criterion based.
Phase 1: 0-2 weeks post-operatively. Goals. Protect repair. Minimize pain. Minimize swelling. Begin passive range of motion exercises, NO active extremity ROM. Sling use/ precautions. Sling for 3-4 weeks after surgery to be determined by surgeon.
BICEP TENODESIS REHABILITATION PROTOCOL. This protocol was developed for patients who have had a bicep tenodesis. Please note this protocol is a guideline. Patients with additional surgery will progress at different rates. Achieving the criteria of each phase should be emphasized more than the approximate duration.
Rehabilitation Protocol: Biceps Tenodesis. Tel: (646) 501-7223. Name: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _________ Diagnosis: _______________________________________________________ Date of Surgery: ______________________ Phase I (Weeks 0-4) to heal into new insertion immobilization of Motion – on .
This protocol provides appropriate guidelines for the rehabilitation of patients following arthroscopic biceps tenodesis/transplantation surgery. The protocol draws evidence from
Biceps tenodesis and/or Subacromial Decompression Rehabilitation Protocol. *If a distal clavicle excision is performed, horizontal adduction is restricted for 8 weeks post-operative.
Week 1-4: Shoulder: PROM. Stop at first resistance for external rotation for first 2 weeks. No extension past body for first 2 weeks. Scapular AROM retraction/protraction, elevation/depression with sling. Pendulums with wrist in neutral position. Elbow: PROM until 14 days post-surgery.
