Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Protocols
Post-surgical recovery guides to help patients and their rehabilitation providers follow a coordinated path to healing.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Resources
Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine provides postoperative rehabilitation protocols to support coordination of care among our orthopaedic surgeons , patients, and their physical therapists. These resources are available to rehabilitation professionals regardless of where patients receive therapy.
Each guide is specific to a procedure and is intended to complement, not replace, the individualized instructions provided by the treating surgeon.
Shoulder Surgery • Rotator Cuff
REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant Rehabilitation Protocol
This rehabilitation guide provides a phased approach to recovery following treatment of certain partial-thickness rotator cuff tears with the REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant.
It includes early postoperative guidance, progression of movement and strengthening, and considerations for returning to activity.
Who This Protocol Applies To
This rehabilitation protocol may be appropriate for many patients undergoing treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears with the REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant. However, it does not apply to every partial rotator cuff repair, and rehabilitation instructions may vary depending on the procedure performed and the patient's individual needs.
Important: The manufacturer's
protocol is specifically intended for
partial-thickness tears treated with the
REGENETEN implant alone, without a separate
tendon repair or additional procedure.
Patients should follow their surgeon's specific postoperative instructions. Physical therapists should confirm the appropriate rehabilitation protocol with the treating surgeon before beginning or advancing treatment.
What the Guide Covers
8-page rehabilitation guide • Smith+Nephew. Rehabilitation timelines are general protocol stages and do not guarantee recovery or clearance to resume activities.
Dr. Nicholas Loafman, DO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
"Practicing in a smaller community changes the patient-doctor relationship in meaningful ways. You see your patients, you see their families out and about, and you get to know them on a much more personal level than just as a surgical patient. It's a good community feel to me."
Dr. Joseph Farber, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
"Orthopaedic care is about improving quality of life. Everyday we help people move without pain and return to what matters most to them. I like taking care of people and having those interactions. I'm making a little difference every day and I really like what I do."
Dr. Daniel G. Sohn, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
"I always wanted to make a significant change in someone's life. Medicine offers many ways to help, but orthopaedics is special because it often restores function quickly. When joint damage, injury, or arthritis prevents a person from returning to daily life or work, orthopaedics can be transformative."
Dr. Justin Sybesma, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
"Beyond fixing bones and ligaments, this work heals spirits. Seeing a patient light up after recovering from chronic pain, or after their life was suddenly disrupted, is one of the most meaningful parts of being an Orthopaedic Surgeon."
Dr. Josiah Valk, DO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
"I was always drawn to musculoskeletal medicine but it was my first experience in the operating room that changed everything. I really fell in love with surgery and from there orthopedics was an easy choice. Being an an Orthopaedic Surgeon allows me to perform a wide array of procedures and focus on helping patients recover quickly and safely. That mix of technical challenge and meaningful patient impact is what keeps me motivated."