Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair Kevin E. Wilk, PT, DPT,FAPTA Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair Why One Rehab Program Doesn’t Work for All Patients Kevin E Wilk, PT, DPT,FAPTA 2016 U of Colorado Sports Medicine Symposium Faculty Disclosure: • Theralase Laser – Medical Advisory Board • LiteCure Laser – Consultant • AlterG – Medical Advisory Board • Intelliskin USA – Medical Advisory Board • Zetroz Medical – Medical Advisory Brd • Throw Like A Pro – Co-Owner • Dr PRP – Rehab Advisor • Educational Grants: » Performance Health » Joint Active System » ERMI » Bauerfeind Brace • Book Royalties: » CV Mosby, Lippincott, Human Kinetics REHABILITATION FOLLOWING ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR Introduction Have different rehab programs for specific patients & surgeons “One size does not fit all”  Rehab based on surgery & patient  Size of the tear  Tissue quality  Type of repair  Patient variables  Multiple programs – several programs Specific & Adjustable Rehab Programs Rehab Following Repair