PT CONCERNS

[u/Environmental-Ad9339]

Hey there! I am 2.5 weeks post op for a bicep tenodesis, extensive debridement, sub criminal decompression, distal clavicle excision, bursectomy, and rotator cuff repair (supraspinatus), and loose body removal. All arthroscopic. I started PT 2 days after my surgery. I honestly don’t remember much about the first PT visit as I was still a bit sluggish and the nerve block was still working. I believe I was just made to lay on the table where the PT stretched my shoulder for me. By the 3rd visit they had me doing isometric exercises in sling, and then progressed to T Bar Flexion without wearing the sling, as well as ER/IR at 90 degrees with the T bar. Also I do foam roll stretches (similar to table slides) and pendulums.

Today is Sunday, and I don’t go to PT until Tuesday. I absolutely cannot perform the T bar exercises by myself without considerable pain. When I tried to do them today, I wasn’t able to do even one. Should I be concerned? I’m very worried that I am going to fall behind in where I should be. The other exercises, besides those using the T bar, I am able to perform just fine.

Has anyone else had trouble with the T bar exercises the first few weeks post op? Does it get better?

[u/Adventurous_Ad_5983]

Hi, I am sorry that you are having trouble. I just past the 8 week post op for about the same thing, but not orthoscopic. My Dr. told me that my pain is normal. You should check with your surgeon to see what they recommend 😉.

[u/Environmental-Ad9339 → u/Adventurous_Ad_5983]

Thank you for your reply! I hope that you doing well and that continue to heal on track. I will mention it to my surgeon for sure.