You are treating a patient with a displaced proximal humerus…

You are treating a patient with a displaced proximal humerus fracture. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) was performed to stabilized the arm and the patient has been in an immobilizer. When will it be appropriate for you to perform gentle range of motion exercises?

You are treating a patient with a full thickness rotator cuf…

You are treating a patient with a full thickness rotator cuff tear that is 4 weeks post-op. Which of the following exercises would you avoid until 6 weeks post-op? A. Isometric exercises in all planes   B. Modified push-up   C. Grade I or II shoulder joint mobilization for pain   D. Scapular PNF patterns