What is a Protocol?
It is an official procedure, set of rules or method that define how something is to be done. A good protocol is developed after extensive research and experimentation.
Therefore a shoulder rehab protocol should be:
- extensively researched
- based on repeated observations
- tested
- documented
- monitored and retested as new information and techniques arise
Rotator Cuff Rehab Protocol
Recently I came across a blog post entitled – Rehabilitation Protocol Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair by Mike Reinold. So, who is this guy?
Mike Reinold - Shoulder Rehab Expert
- the Rehabilitation Coordinator & Assistant Athletic Trainer of the 2007 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Boston Red Sox Baseball Club
- the Coordinator of Rehabilitation Research and Education of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Division, of Massachusetts General Hospital at the new MGH Sports Center in Boston, MA
- was formerly the Facility Director of Champion Sports Medicine and the Coordinator of Rehabilitative Research & Clinical Education at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL – where he worked with renowned orthopedic surgeon James Andrews, M.D. and rehab guru Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT
There is much more listed on his “About Me” page, but I think this is more than enough to establish his credibility.
Rotator Cuff Surgery is Common
Shoulder injuries are common – especially those involving the rotator cuff. Although we often associate rotator cuff damage with athletics, the fact is that most rotator cuff injuries are the result of two factors:
- repetitive motion
- age
As the baby boomers age, rotator cuff injuries become more common. The point is – THERE ARE ESTABLISHED METHODS that have been developed to rehabilitate your shoulder following surgery. Mike’s article deals specifically with arthroscopic rotater cuff repair. Do you know:
- the 6 Goals of Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair?
- the 3 Most Important Keys to Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation?
Be proactive, become involved in your shoulder rehabilitation – read Mikes article and discover the answer to these questions and much more.
Note to Subscribers and Regular Readers
It has been some time since my last posting and I apologize about that. My PC crashed for the last time. That’s right – I’m now a Mac convert. The learning curve has not been nearly as steep as I expected, but I lost everything on two hard drives – yes, one was the back up.
Anyway, I’m rebuilding as many of my files as I can. A lot of stuff was stored online, some on zip drives and some on my external hard drive. It’s good to return to a regular posting schedule.
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