http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:21:19 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:27:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=419 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=419&PID=476&title=shoulder-surgery#476 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 419
Posted: Jun 11 2009 at 7:27am

Our user asked: "Hi, I am having an ac joint ressection and sub acromial decompression/ debridement surgery. In addition, I may have to have a biceps tendinopathy depends on how it looks when my doc gets in there. My question is, if the he indeed has to move and re-attatch my biceps tendon, how long before I could workout with wieghts? I have read a wide range of time frames and wanted to hear your opinon. I will be going to the std. 6 week pt program. Without the tendon procedure I know the recovery is relatively quick ~2 months or so. Thanks"

Ask a PT Response: "You are correct that the time frame for therapy is less when it comes to a subacromial decompression. Should you have sustained a biceps tear and require a tenodesis of the biceps the recovery time is usually longer. The biceps long head tendon is a small tendon, so great care is taken after surgery to prevent compromising the surgery. Gentle strengthening is usually not performed  until greater than 6 weeks after the surgery (this will vary depending on extent of injury and the surgeon). Therefore, it is common for a patient to not be able to fully work out with heavier weights until 3 to 4 months out after the surgery. Again this will vary depending on extent of injury and the surgeon."
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