Posture: the operated limb is usually placed in an anti-rotation bandage; in some particular cases, the use of an abduction cap for the limb may be envisaged (when it is necessary to hold a more relaxed position of the muscles and the tendons).

From the 2nd day: the patient begins with passive mobilisation exercises, mainly in abduct position and with careful rotations.
The operated limb can be freed for short periods of time from the anti-rotation bandage, in order to allow active pendulum-type exercises.

Generally, the patient leaves the hospital on the 5th day.

From the 21st day: passive mobilisation exercises continue for the whole joint area and assisted active mobilisation exercises begin.
Rehabilitation in the water can begin (hydrokinesytherapy).
Later, active mobilisation will be free and, following, a resistance will be added and difficulties will gradually increase. As a resistance, rubber bands can be used.

In any moment, other rehabilitation therapies can be added, such as the analgesic electrotherapy (Tens), when the pain is strong, or light massages (for decontraction purposes) on the shoulder girdle, when it is painfully contracted.