Rehab Following Shoulder Surgery

Rehab Following Shoulder Surgery

Post-surgical rehabilitation is an essential aspect of recovering from a shoulder surgery. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in helping patients regain their strength, mobility, and range of motion after surgery. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at what post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation involves and how physiotherapy can help.

The first step in post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation is to thoroughly assess your shoulder, neck and upper back range of motion. Once the assessment has identified your deficits, your physiotherapist begins to treat the issues at hand, and will create a personalised rehabilitation program based on your specific needs and goals. Initial treatment may involve some manual therapy techniques to get the shoulder moving with less pain, and a home exercise program will usually involve a combination of stretching and activation exercises.

Early stage exercises for post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation are designed to gradually increase the range of motion. Your physiotherapist may start with simple exercises such as shoulder shrugs, pendulum swings and banded exercises. Mid to later stage rehab will involve more strengthening exercises, and gradually progresses to more advanced exercises, often involving dumbbells and barbells.

In addition to exercises and manual therapy techniques, physiotherapy also includes education and advice on how to prevent further injury or re-injury. Your physiotherapist may provide guidance on posture, ergonomics, and exercise technique to reduce the risk of future shoulder injuries.

Overall, post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation is a critical component of recovering from a shoulder surgery. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in helping patients regain their strength, mobility, and range of motion after surgery – allowing you to return to the activities you love to do as quickly as possible.