Return to Sports after Shoulder Surgery

What is it?

Shoulder surgery is when doctors perform an operation on your shoulder to fix different problems or injuries. The shoulder is a complex joint that can have issues with bones, muscles, tendons, and more.

Here are some common reasons for shoulder surgery

Fixing Torn Muscles (Rotator Cuff): Sometimes, the muscles and tendons in the shoulder tear, and surgery can help fix them.

Repairing Cartilage Tears (Labral Tear): If the cartilage around the shoulder socket gets injured, surgery can be done to fix it.

Checking and Fixing Issues with a Small Camera (Arthroscopy): Doctors might use a tiny camera to see inside the shoulder and fix problems like inflammation or instability.

Replacing a Damaged Shoulder Joint (Arthroplasty): If the shoulder joint is damaged or not working well, surgery can replace it with artificial parts.

Fixing Broken Bones in the Shoulder: If the collarbone or upper arm bone is broken, surgery can be done to put them back together.

Stabilizing the AC Joint: If the joint connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade is not stable, surgery can help.

Relieving Shoulder Impingement: Surgery can help if there’s pressure on the structures inside the shoulder.

Repairing Biceps Tendon Injuries: If the tendon connecting the biceps muscle to the shoulder is injured, surgery can fix it.

After shoulder surgery, you may need to do physical therapy to make your shoulder strong and flexible again. The decision to have shoulder surgery is usually made with a doctor based on how bad the problem is and your overall health.

What is its program?

After you have shoulder surgery, there’s a plan to help your shoulder get better. Here’s how it would be:

Right After Surgery:

- Take care of pain: Use medicines and techniques to help with any pain.
- Protect your shoulder: Be careful not to strain or move it too much.
- Use ice and lift your arm up: Put ice on your shoulder and keep your arm elevated to reduce swelling.

1-2 Weeks After Surgery: Moving Your Arm:

- Get help if needed: If it's hard to move, a therapist might gently help your arm.
- Do easy exercises: Start with simple movements to make your shoulder move better.

2-6 Weeks After Surgery: Making Your Muscles Strong:

- Do exercises that get harder: Make your muscles around the shoulder stronger.
- Use special exercises: Work on specific exercises for muscles like the rotator cuff.

6-12 Weeks After Surgery: Doing Everyday Things:

- Practice regular movements: Work on reaching, lifting, and doing everyday activities.
- Start doing more activities: Slowly go back to doing things that use your shoulder.

3 Months and Beyond: Getting Stronger:

- Special exercises for your activities: If you play sports or have specific things you want to do, work on exercises for those.
- Keep making your muscles stronger: Don't stop doing exercises to keep your shoulder strong.

Learning About Your Shoulder:

- Know how it heals: Understand how your shoulder is getting better.
- Do exercises at home: Your doctor or therapist will give you exercises to do at home.

Returning to Normal Activities:

- Ask your doctor: When you can go back to regular activities depends on you and the type of surgery you had.

Checking with the Doctor or Therapist:

- See how you're doing: Regular visits to make sure your shoulder is getting better.
- Changing the plan if needed: If something is not right, the plan can be changed.

What is our focus?

Post shoulder surgery, our primary focus is on guiding and supporting patients through a comprehensive rehabilitation program. Our goals are to ensure a successful recovery, restore shoulder function, and enhance overall well-being. Here’s how we focus on helping individuals after shoulder surgery:

Pain Management:

- We address post-surgery pain through appropriate techniques and exercises.
- We monitor pain levels and adjust the rehabilitation plan accordingly.

Early Mobility and Range of Motion:

- We work on gentle exercises to improve shoulder movement and prevent stiffness.
- We may use passive exercises to assist with mobility, especially in the early stages.

Muscle Strengthening:

- We design and implement targeted exercises to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder.
- Progressive strengthening programs are tailored to the individual's needs and stage of recovery.

Functional Activities:

- We focus on everyday movements, such as reaching, lifting, and performing daily tasks.
- Gradual reintroduction of functional activities helps patients regain confidence in using their shoulder.

Balance and Stability Training:

- We incorporate exercises to improve balance and stability, ensuring better joint control.
- Stability training is especially important to prevent re-injury or complications.

Gradual Return to Normal Activities:

- We guide patients through a phased approach to reintroduce regular activities and prevent overloading the shoulder.
- Sport-specific exercises may be included for those aiming to return to athletic pursuits.

Patient Education:

- We provide information on the healing process, expected timelines, and the importance of following the rehabilitation plan.
- Home exercise programs are explained to empower patients to contribute to their recovery.

Monitoring and Adjustments:

- We conduct regular assessments to monitor progress and identify any challenges.
- The rehabilitation plan is adjusted based on individual responses and goals.

Preventing Complications:

- We actively work to prevent complications such as stiffness, muscle imbalances, or joint instability.
- Early intervention helps address issues before they become more significant.

Continuous Support and Motivation:

- We offer ongoing support, encouragement, and motivation to keep patients engaged in their recovery.
- Emotional well-being is considered a crucial aspect of the rehabilitation process.

How can we help?

After shoulder surgery, our main goal is to help you get better. Here’s what we focus on:

Make You Feel Better:

- We help manage any pain you might have after surgery.
- We use exercises to keep your shoulder moving and prevent it from feeling stiff.

Make Your Muscles Strong:

- We give you special exercises to make the muscles around your shoulder strong.
- These exercises will start easy and get a bit harder as you get stronger.

Do Everyday Activities:

- We work on movements you do every day, like reaching and lifting things.
- Gradually, we help you go back to doing regular activities without straining your shoulder.

Balance and Stability:

- We do exercises to help you stand steady and keep your shoulder stable.
- This is important to make sure your shoulder doesn't get injured again.

Go Back to Doing Normal Things:

- We guide you in slowly going back to your usual activities without putting too much stress on your shoulder.
- If you play sports, we'll give you exercises to get you ready to play again.

Learn About Your Shoulder:

- We'll tell you how your shoulder is getting better.
- You'll have exercises to do at home to help your shoulder heal faster.

Check How You're Doing:

- We'll see you regularly to see how your shoulder is getting better.
- If needed, we'll change the plan to make sure everything is going well.

Support and Encouragement:

- We're here to help and cheer you on throughout your recovery.
- Feeling good emotionally is also important for getting better.

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