Shoulder mobility is pivotal to performing daily activities and optimizing fitness routines. However, factors such as arthritis, injury, and overuse can significantly hinder this mobility, impacting quality of life and the ability to engage in physical fitness. Understanding the avenues available for restoring shoulder function is essential for those experiencing limitations due to shoulder issues….
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What To Expect From Physical Therapy After Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder replacement surgery has various benefits and can treat many different diseases and conditions. However, treatment doesn’t necessarily stop once the operation is over. After getting your new joint, you’ll enter the recovery phase that will almost certainly include physical therapy. Read on to find out why you’ll need physical therapy after a shoulder replacement…
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Tips from an Orthopedic Physician
Shoulder replacement surgery involves replacing either a portion of or the entire damaged shoulder with prosthesis. Shoulder replacement surgery is typically recommended as a last-resort treatment—when chronic shoulder pain, limited mobility, and other symptoms no longer respond to conservative interventions. If you’re contemplating getting a shoulder replacement to help you restore your normal function and…
What to Expect from Physical Therapy after Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
It might be alarming to feel some pain even after rotator cuff repair surgery. Rest assured, this is a common occurrence. Usually, the soreness is due to your shoulder recovering from the surgery itself or stiffness from the lack of movement. While your shoulder is healing, getting your range of motion back with stretching and…
How Does PRP Therapy Work?
Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing the world of healthcare, and one of the most popular regenerative treatments available today is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Before deciding whether PRP therapy is right for you, let’s take a look at what PRP therapy is and how it works. What Is PRP Therapy? PRP therapy is a minimally invasive…