Shoulder Labral Tears
SLAP, Bankart, and other labral tear rehab — surgical and non-surgical.
The labrum is a ring of cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket and helps stabilize the joint. Tears can be traumatic (Bankart tears from dislocations, SLAP tears from impact) or degenerative. Treatment varies — many partial tears respond to PT alone; significant tears in athletes often need surgical repair.
Understanding
What is Labral Tears (Shoulder)?
Labral tear types include SLAP (superior), Bankart (anteroinferior, classic dislocation pattern), and posterior tears. Each pattern has distinct mechanisms, symptoms, and rehabilitation approaches.
Our PT Approach
How we treat Labral Tears (Shoulder)
Evidence-based treatment progressed at your pace, with the goal of durable improvement — not just short-term symptom relief.
Typical Recovery Timeline
Conservative care: 12–16 weeks. Post-surgical labral repair: 4–6 months.
Therapists who treat Labral Tears (Shoulder)
Services we use to treat Labral Tears (Shoulder)
Labral Tears (Shoulder) — FAQs
Will my shoulder dislocate again?
Risk depends on age, activity, and tear pattern. Younger athletes with Bankart tears have higher re-dislocation risk; structured PT and sometimes surgical stabilization reduces that risk significantly.
Related Conditions
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rehabilitation for partial and complete rotator cuff tears, both surgical and non-surgical approaches.
Shoulder Impingement
Treatment to reduce inflammation and restore proper shoulder mechanics to eliminate impingement pain.
Post-Surgical Shoulder
Recovery programs following shoulder replacement, labral repair, rotator cuff surgery, and more.
Get expert PT for Labral Tears (Shoulder)
One-on-one care with a doctor of physical therapy. Same-week new patient slots typically available.