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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to introduce a therapeutic exercise program for successful return to activity after repairing Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) lesion. Method: A professional baseball pitcher with type II SLAP lesion voluntarily participated in the study. ROM of a shoulder complex was measured with a goniometer. Internal and external rotators strengths of the shoulder complex were measured with an isokinetic equipment at 60°/s and 180°/s. Results: The results were as follows: Full ROM and shoulder strength were restored functional recovery at the final 5th stage was prolonged more than expectation in order to achieve high fast ball speed and control of pre-injury level. Conclusions: Rehabilitation exercise may require extended periods for functional recovery in an athlete. Also functional rehabilitation stage should be considered about sports specific movements and activities.