Shoulder Replacement Recovery: A Phase-by-Phase Guide to Getting Your Shoulder Back
Recovery from shoulder replacement surgery takes 4 to 6 months for most daily activities, and 9 to 12 months to reach full strength and functional use. Physical therapy begins within the first few days of surgery and continues through formal outpatient rehab for 3 to 4 months. Reverse shoulder replacement typically allows earlier active movement…
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week (And How PT Gets You Back to Full Strength)
Rotator cuff surgery recovery takes 4 to 6 months for most patients to return to daily activities, and up to 12 months to regain full strength and return to overhead sport or heavy physical work. Physical therapy typically begins 4 to 6 weeks after surgery once the repaired tissue has started to heal. The sling…
Are You Experiencing Shoulder Pain from Sleeping Wrong?
We’ve all been there. You go to bed feeling fine, but wake up with a stiff, aching shoulder that makes it hard to even reach for your morning coffee. That nagging pain can ruin your morning and set a negative tone for the entire day. Most of us blame it on “sleeping wrong,” but what…
Understanding the Causes of Shoulder Pain
If you’re grappling with shoulder pain that’s hindering your daily life, you’re far from alone. Shoulder discomfort is a widespread issue, impacting countless individuals and significantly affecting their well-being. Simple everyday activities can become a struggle when your shoulder isn’t functioning correctly, potentially impacting your mental health and overall quality of life. Your shoulder…
Shoulder Injuries That You Should Be Aware Of
Shoulder injuries are a common problem that affects people of all ages, often causing significant pain and discomfort. They can also be debilitating because if you can’t move your shoulder, you can’t use your arm, making things like tying your shoelaces and other simple daily tasks quite tricky, if not impossible. You should be aware…
Rotator Cuff Injury: What It Means
Has your doctor told you that you have a rotator cuff injury? Confused about what to do next? Let us explain. What Is The Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a cluster of tendons and muscles surrounding the joint of the shoulder. It connects and keeps the bone of the upper arm firmly within the…
Coping with Covid: What to do when sheltering in place
For most of us, our entire world is turned upside down. Kids are not going to school, employees are not going to work, and many people do not leave their house. As the old adage goes “this too shall pass” but currently we are living in a never imagined situation. Here are four simple tips…
Holiday Traveling with Pain
If you suffer pain, daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and daily tasks can be difficult and exhausting. Add to that the constant pain is invisible to those on the outside and can flare without warning. This pain should prevent you from traveling during the holidays, it just requires some extra precautions and planning. Before…
Six Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy Visits
To some people, physical therapy is the unknown, not knowing what to expect at the first and subsequent appointments. To others, going to physical therapy is old hat just like their hair dresser or barber. They have had multiple surgeries or injuries and the physical therapist has become part of their extended family. Here are a few…
Time to Get in to Shape in the New Year
Getting into shape, for many, is a daunting task. Living in a world of fast food chains, coffee stores and bakeries at every corner, doesn’t make it any easier. Here are some helpful tips to guide you in the right direction of getting healthy! Portion Control Portion size plays a huge part in your weight…
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