Table 1 Aquatic therapy exercises

Week 0 to 4

Patients were immoblized in a sling but were asked to perform gentle passive motion exercises

Week 4 to 6

Emphasis is placed on increasing passive and active range of motion. Exercises consist of progressive passive and active motion with the shoulders submerged in water

Week 6 to 20

Emphasis is placed on increasing shoulder strength while continuing to increase range of motion. Exercises consist of active motion with resistance using rubber bands and water weights with the shoulders submerged in water.