The Shoulder Recovery Method
The Shoulder Recovery Method
Worried About Doing Something Wrong After Shoulder Surgery?
Surgeon-led guidance designed to help you avoid common recovery mistakes, reduce uncertainty, and navigate the first 8-10 weeks of recovery with greater clarity.
Created by Dr. Dan Orcutt, a shoulder surgeon who has helped thousands of patients navigate shoulder recovery.
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10-Day Recovery Confidence Guarantee. Try the program for 10 days. If it is not helpful, request a full refund.
Enroll this week and receive the Post-Op Shoulder Journal bonus at no additional cost.
Don't Wait Until Your Next Appointment
New recovery questions can appear long before your next follow-up visit. Enroll now to gain access to our next live coaching call and the opportunity to submit your questions for discussion.
Recovery Feels Different When You Have A Framework
✓ Direct feedback during live coaching calls
✓ Less time searching online for answers
✓ Less worry about normal recovery symptoms
✓ Better prepared for surgeon and PT visits
✓ More confidence between appointments
What Previous Participants Report
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"Before joining the program, every new ache made me wonder if I had damaged my repair. Dr. Dan helped me understand what was expected and what questions I should be asking. Recovery felt much less overwhelming."
Susan M.
Rotator Cuff Repair Patient
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"The checklists alone were worth it. I felt much more prepared for my follow-up visits and stopped spending hours searching online trying to figure out whether my recovery was normal."
Mark T.
Shoulder Surgery Patient
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"What helped most was having a framework. Instead of second-guessing every symptom, I understood what to watch, when to be patient, and when to contact my surgeon."
Debbie P.
Rotator Cuff Repair Patient
What’s Included in the Shoulder Recovery Method
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Four live coaching calls
Guidance through the most confusing stages of early recovery, from pre-op preparation through the first several weeks after surgery.
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Recovery checklists and visit prep sheets
Step-by-step checklists to help you prepare before surgery, organize your pre-op visit, get ready for your first post-op visit, and know what to ask your surgeon or physical therapist.
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Medication tracker
Stay organized with pain medicine, timing, questions, and notes during the early post-op period.
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Sling guide
Understand common sling questions, protection concerns, and what to clarify with your surgeon or physical therapist.
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Shower and hygiene guide
Practical guidance for one of the most awkward early recovery challenges after shoulder surgery.
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Week 6 visit prep sheet
Prepare for one of the most important early recovery checkpoints, when many patients are unsure what progress should look like.
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“Do I Have a Good PT?” checklist
Help you evaluate whether your therapy plan feels clear, appropriate, and well-guided.
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Post-Op Shoulder Journal bonus
Track symptoms, questions, progress, and concerns during recovery.
The goal is not to give you more information to sort through.
The goal is to give you a clearer way to make decisions when recovery feels uncertain.
Ready to stop guessing between appointments?
The True Value of The Shoulder Recovery Method
✓ Four Live Surgeon-Led Recovery Coaching Calls ($396)
Get direct feedback and guidance during the most confusing stages of early recovery.
✓ The Shoulder Recovery Method Course ($197)
Step-by-step guidance through the most important decisions, concerns, milestones, and recovery challenges during the first 6–8 weeks after surgery.
✓ Complete Recovery Checklist & Worksheet System ($99)
More than 20 recovery tools covering surgery preparation, caregiver support, pain management, sleep, recovery milestones, physical therapy, follow-up visits, red flags, and daily recovery challenges.
✓ Lifetime Access To The Course ($99)
Revisit the lessons, resources, and tools whenever you need them throughout your recovery.
✓ Post-Op Shoulder Journal Bonus ($19)
Track symptoms, milestones, questions, and recovery progress in one organized place.
Total Value: $810
Enrollment Today: $297
Common Questions
1. Is this physical therapy?
No. The Shoulder Recovery Method is not a physical therapy program and does not give you a personalized exercise plan.
It is decision guidance for the first 6–8 weeks after shoulder surgery. The goal is to help you understand what to watch, what to ask, when to slow down, and when to contact your surgeon or physical therapist.
2. Who is this program for?
This program is for people who are preparing for shoulder surgery or are in the first 8-10 weeks after surgery and feel unsure about what is normal, what deserves attention, and what questions to ask between appointments.
3. What types of shoulder surgery does this apply to?
The program is most relevant for common shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, labral repair, biceps procedures, and related shoulder operations.
Your surgeon’s instructions always come first. This program helps you better understand the recovery process and ask better questions during early recovery.
4. Will this replace my surgeon or physical therapist?
No. This program does not replace your surgeon, physical therapist, or medical team.
It is designed to help you feel more prepared between visits so you can better understand what is happening, organize your questions, and know when to reach out for help.
5. What happens after I buy?
After purchase, you will receive access to The Shoulder Recovery Method materials and instructions for the program.
You will also receive the recovery checklists, visit prep sheets, and bonus resources included with the program.
6. What if I already had surgery?
That is fine if you are still in the first 8-10 weeks after surgery.
This program is especially helpful during the early recovery window when patients are often dealing with sling questions, pain changes, stiffness concerns, sleep problems, PT questions, and uncertainty between appointments.
7. What if I am more than 10 weeks after surgery?
You may still find parts of the program helpful, but the main focus is the first 8-10 weeks after shoulder surgery.
If you are several months out from surgery, this may not be the best fit unless you are still struggling with basic recovery questions and uncertainty about what to ask your medical team.
8. What is the refund policy?
The program includes a 10-day money-back guarantee.
Try the program for 10 days. If it is not helpful, request a refund within that window.
9. Is this medical advice?
No. The Shoulder Recovery Method is educational and informational. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship and does not replace care from your own surgeon, physical therapist, or healthcare team.
Always follow the instructions from your own medical team.
10. Why should I join instead of just waiting for my next appointment?
You should always keep your scheduled appointments and follow your medical team’s instructions.
But many recovery questions happen between visits. This program helps you organize those questions, understand common recovery issues, and feel less like you are guessing your way through the early weeks after surgery.
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Get surgeon-led decision guidance for the first 8-10 weeks after shoulder surgery.
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