Originally Posted by
rwelliot
Shoulder cuff (supraspinatus) repair surgery post op rehab protocol clears patient to ride stationary bike at five weeks. Does anybody have advice or experience on when it’s OK to grip the handlebars with both arms? This is for an indoor stationary bike, e.g. Peloton. I am almost seven weeks post op and cleared to drive and no longer am required to be on sling.
My answer to bold print ---
Do what your Dr. and PT advise. What anyone here says IS MEANINGLESS.
Reason is simple --- My chosen surgeon said I can get back on bike in 2 days following TOTAL RIGHT SHOULDER REPLACEMENT. All other surgeons said not for months. I got back on after 3 days and 2+ years later doing OK even after fall on right shoulder a few months ago.
I did not have a repair but I am sure it would have been much longer and I would have followed their instructions.