A SLAP tear is a tear of tissue that is located on top of the shoulder. SLAP stands for “Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior.” The shoulder is a ball and socket joint, similar to a golf ball on a tee. A rim of tissue called the labrum surrounds the socket like a bumper on a pool table. The recovery after rotator cuff surgery is requires a delicate balance between allowing the shoulder to heal without letting it get too stiff. Typically, rehabilitation therapy will start the first week or two afte