Table 1 Postoperative rehabilitation goals.

From: Effectiveness of home based continuous passive motion compared with conventional physical therapy after arthroscopic release of degenerative elbow stiffness

Post-time

Minimum flexion goal

Recommended flexion goal

Usage time

Day 1

15\(^\circ\)

90\(^\circ\)

20 hours or more (excluding meals, toilet, and short sleep periods)

Day 2

90\(^\circ\)

110\(^\circ\)

 

Day 3

105\(^\circ\)

120\(^\circ\)

 

Day 4

120\(^\circ\)

135\(^\circ\)

 

Days 5–7

130\(^\circ\)

145\(^\circ\)

 

Weeks 1–2

130\(^\circ\)

150\(^\circ\)

 

Weeks 3–4

130\(^\circ\)

150\(^\circ\)

8–10 hours

Weeks 4–8

130\(^\circ\)

150\(^\circ\)

2–3 hours