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…
My Arthroscopic Surgeries and Recovery, by Bradon Griffith, ATC, PTA, CSCS
What to Expect After an Arthroscopic Shoulder or Knee Surgery Having experienced two knee and one shoulder arthroscopies, I could be considered an expert in the recovery process. Many patients ask me, what should I expect after surgery? What is the rehabilitation process going to be like? Well, I tell them this: pain is…






