Exercises To Be Done After Shoulder Replacement Surgery

If you just had shoulder replacement surgery, you may feel more pain when compared to before the surgery. This is because your body needs some time to recover completely after the trauma of surgery.

A physical therapist can help you with specific exercises for shoulder replacement surgery that can help you with improvement of the affected muscles and regain your strength. We will help you to learn more about various shoulder exercises to help with the speedy recovery of your shoulders after surgery.

Shoulders require various kinds of exercises after surgery, depending upon the type of surgery that was performed and the affected part of your shoulder. For instance, a range of motion exercises help with determining how far or how wide your shoulders can move and with keeping you limber to avoid straining your shoulders. Strengthening exercises help you regain power and sturdiness in the shoulders to guarantee you are capable of lifting things and carrying out other day-to-day activities. Endurance exercises help improve your overall health and allow you to carry out movements and tasks without feeling depleted. Endurance exercises also determine how fast your shoulders adapt and recover.

Post-Surgery Shoulder Exercises

The following are five of the most recommended shoulder exercises for patients recovering from shoulder surgery: Always consult with your doctor or physical therapist before adding another new exercise to your post-surgery rehabilitation program.

Assisted Shoulder Elevation:

This exercise can be performed while sitting or resting. To do this, you must cuff your hands together and gradually lift your arms, going towards your head, straightening them as much as possible. Keep your arms together for around 20 seconds, and then gradually bring your arms back into a resting position.

Rotator Cuff Strength:

In a standing position, place your arms somewhat behind your back and clasp your hands together. Stretch your arm out as much as you can. While the two arms are behind, gradually lift them up and down to add some pressure to your shoulders.

Reaching Exercises:

While sitting down, lift your arms in front and try to straighten them as much as you can. Then, at that point, alternate moving each arm forward as if trying to reach for something. Try to add some pressure to the shoulders for an even better exercise.

Internal Rotation:

Rest on the affected shoulder and bend the elbow on that side to a 90-degree angle. Using the same arm, gradually lift a dumbbell or a light weight, and then bring the arm back to place. Do this over and over again, alternating with the other shoulder if possible.

Shoulder Adduction:

Place a small cushion in the middle of the side of your chest and arm (a little beneath the armpit). Gradually squeeze the cushion and try to reduce the gap between your elbow and the side of your chest. Hold this position for about 10 seconds. Gradually release the pressure to relax your arms, and then do it for another 10 more rounds.

If you had shoulder replacement surgery and are experiencing pain, your orthopedic doctor may prescribe physical therapy to help you recover. Get the advice you really need to heal better and faster.