Rehabilitation After Shoulder Surgery: Rotator Cuff Repairs or Slap & Bankart Repairs Download PDF, 971KB, PDF The shoulder surgery is usually done in Day or Ambulatory Surgery. After the surgery, a physiotherapist will see you to guide you with:Techniques to manage pain and swellingCorrect use of your arm slingA home exercise programme that will help restore the range of movement and strength of your shoulder, while protecting the repaired tissue in the first few weeks. [Please download the PDF file if you are unable to view the image below.]