Post-Operative Protocols

Your Guided Path to Recovery After Shoulder Surgery

Find detailed, phase-by-phase rehabilitation protocols designed to help you safely and effectively recover after your shoulder surgery. These guides provide clear instructions and exercises to optimize your healing and restore strength and mobility.

Please select the protocol relevant to your specific surgery from the list below. Each document is available for download and print for your convenience. Always follow the instructions provided by Dr. Veillette and your rehabilitation team.

Arthroscopic Anterior Bankart Repair Protocol

Arthroscopic Anterior Bankart Repair Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Arthroscopic Anterior Bankart Repair to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Arthroscopic Labral Debridement / Repair & Cyst Decompression Protocol

Arthroscopic Labral Debridement / Repair & Cyst Decompression Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Arthroscopic Labral Debridement / Repair & Cyst Decompression to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Arthroscopic Posterior Bankart Repair Protocol

Arthroscopic Posterior Bankart Repair Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Arthroscopic Posterior Bankart Repair to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair – Accelerated Protocol

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair – Accelerated Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair – Accelerated Protocol to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair – Delayed Protocol

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair – Delayed Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair – Delayed Protocol to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Arthroscopic SLAP Repair Protocol

Arthroscopic SLAP Repair Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Arthroscopic SLAP Repair to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression & Distal Clavicle Resection Protocol

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression & Distal Clavicle Resection Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression & Distal Clavicle Resection to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Biceps Tenodesis Protocol

Biceps Tenodesis Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Biceps Tenodesis to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Capsular Release Protocol

Capsular Release Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Capsular Release to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Clavicle ORIF Protocol

Clavicle ORIF Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Clavicle ORIF to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Protocol

Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Massive Rotator Cuff Tear / Tendon Transfer Protocol

Massive Rotator Cuff Tear / Tendon Transfer Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear / Tendon Transfer to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Multidirection Instability (MDI) Protocol

Multidirection Instability (MDI) Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Multidirection Instability (MDI) to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Pectoralis Major Repair Protocol

Pectoralis Major Repair Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Pectoralis Major Repair to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Proximal Humerus ORIF Protocol

Proximal Humerus ORIF Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Proximal Humerus ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Protocol

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Protocol

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty to guide recovery and physical therapy.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic) Protocol (Patients with Standard Subscapularis Detachment Only)

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic) Protocol (Patients with Standard Subscapularis Detachment Only)

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic) for patients with standard subscapularis detachment to guide recovery.

Dr. Christian Veillette

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Delayed) Protocol (Patients with Rotator Cuff Involvement)

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Delayed) Protocol (Patients with Rotator Cuff Involvement)

Phase-by-phase post-operative rehabilitation protocol for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Delayed) for patients with rotator cuff involvement to guide recovery.

Dr. Christian Veillette