Shoulder replacement surgery
Are you tired of dealing with shoulder pain in your backswing during a round of golf? Is your overhand suffering when you hit the tennis courts? Or you are having issues around the house like reaching for a cabinet, getting dressed for work, or just can’t sleep well at night?
Your shoulder pain just won’t go away and you are starting to think that it never will. It is holding you back from enjoying your everyday life or activities.
There is no need to continue to live with pain during the activities you enjoy. Your physical therapist at FYZICAL Oklahoma City is here to help. She is experienced in many orthopedic injuries including shoulder pain. And your Oklahoma City physical therapist wants to ensure your shoulder is functioning at its best. We are here to get you back to your everyday activities, pain-free!
PT Before Shoulder Replacement
If you are considering whether shoulder replacement surgery is right for you, Physical Therapy will be a key factor in your recovery process. People often think of PT after surgery, but physical therapy before shoulder surgery can improve the outcome of your shoulder replacement.
Think of Physical Therapy before orthopedic surgery, "Prehabilitation," like studying for a test. If you put in the work, studying for weeks before the exam, you are going to get a better grade. Physical Therapy before surgery works the same way. Prehabilitation with your physical therapist can reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve strength.
Research1 shows that if you can get several weeks of “prehab,” you will have a better recovery post-surgery. It can reduce the risk of needing to be sent to an inpatient rehab facility after surgery and help reduce inflammation in the joints of your shoulder, improve blood flow, and strengthen the muscles supporting the joint to allow for a greater range of motion.
What are you waiting for? Jump-start your recovery; better, stronger, and faster today!
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Why you should get a shoulder replacement?
Relief from shoulder pain! But that's the obvious reason. A shoulder replacement is designed to ease the pain in your shoulder, and improve your strength and range of motion. Optimizing your function with your physical therapist may even get you better than you were before.
Some common diagnoses that may lead to shoulder surgery, include:
- Rotator Cuff Tear (this is the #1 reason patients see a PT for shoulder pain)
- Osteoarthritis
- Years of wear and tear
But talking with your Oklahoma City physical therapist, at FYZICAL, can help you decide whether you need surgery right now.
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Physical Therapy After Shoulder Replacement
After a shoulder replacement, not everyone's path to recovery looks the same. Some may do nothing, some may take medication, but the most common and effective treatment is physical therapy. Physical Therapy post shoulder replacement surgery is vital in your recovery process.
At FYZICAL Oklahoma City, we know that everyone’s path to recovery will be slightly different, but our goal is consistent with each patient: Treat you, the individual. Your physical therapist will design a plan unique to you. This will help you regain range of motion in your shoulder, regain full strength, regain full function, and alleviate any pain.
We want you pain-free when you complete everyday tasks like reaching for that cabinet, getting dressed for work, or most importantly getting back on the greens or tennis courts.
Your PT will show you exercises and movements focused on functional improvements in your shoulder. Some beneficial activities that will increase functional movements will include:
- Range of motion exercises
- Strengthening movements with a band or weight
- Specific function exercises
You just need to get started with an evaluation, today!
What's next?
Don’t be surprised if your PT prescribes a Home Exercise Program (HEP) or “homework”. We know no one likes homework, but homework is very beneficial in your recovery process. Your progress shouldn’t stop when you walk out of the clinic.
Your Home Exercise Program is designed to speed up your recovery process by performing specific exercises and movements daily, outside of the clinic. These exercises, whether it's in the clinic or through your HEP need and help you Love Your Life! You don’t deserve to live with your shoulder pain, remember, it's Your Health, Your Choice.
Isn’t it time you called your Oklahoma City Physical Therapists to see what FYZICAL can do for you?
-FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Oklahoma City
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1. Villers JF, Burch J, Scheller M, & Huang HH. Physical therapy prehabilitation on a reverse total shoulder replacement candidate: a case study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. (2020).