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Preparing For Shoulder Surgery: Preoperative Instructions and Tips

When it’s time for shoulder surgery, you have questions about preparing for your procedure. Whether you need arthroscopic repair to stabilize this complex joint, shoulder replacement, or something else, good preparation leads to a successful outcome. Here is what you can do to get ready for shoulder surgery. Tip #1 Understand Your Diagnosis and Why

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Indications For Shoulder Surgery: When Is it Necessary?

What would you do without your shoulder joints? They help you carry, reach, lift, throw a ball and so much more. If pain, poor range of motion and other symptoms are limiting your life, it may be time to consider shoulder surgery. Below is information on the most common operative procedures and when it may

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Shoulder Labrum Tear: Surgery And Rehabilitation

A SLAP tear involves the cartilage, which lines the shoulder joint. Characterized by pain or dull aching, a labrum tear can impede the important movements and range of motion the shoulder is known for. Read here about surgical options and the path to rehabilitation for this common orthopedic problem. What Is the Shoulder Labrum? The

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Common Sports Injuries: Prevention And Treatment Strategies

It’s great to be physically active and to enjoy a sport such as tennis, running or basketball. However, sports enthusiasts run the risk of injuries, many of which can sideline an individual indefinitely. Let’s discuss some common sports injuries, how you can prevent them and what treatments your sports medicine doctor may employ to get

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The Role of Physical Therapy in Recovery of Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder surgery can be a daunting experience. However, the path to recovery doesn’t end in the operating room – it’s just the beginning. Physical therapy plays a pivotal role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and function in their shoulder after surgery. It’s a journey from the initial post-surgery pain to the final stages of

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Maintaining Shoulder Health: Lifestyle Choices to Support the Replaced Joint

Shoulder health is an essential aspect of our daily lives, allowing us to perform a myriad of activities with ease. For those who have undergone shoulder joint replacement, understanding how to maintain and support this new joint is crucial. A replaced shoulder joint offers a new lease on life, enabling movement without pain. However, this

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Balancing Rest and Training: Avoiding Overtraining Syndrome

Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone just starting on your fitness journey, understanding the delicate balance between pushing your limits and allowing your body to recover is essential. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that more is always better. However, when it comes to training, this isn’t always the

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When Is Reverse Shoulder Replacement Recommended?

Imagine having a shoulder that’s in constant pain or can’t move properly – it affects everything from dressing to reaching for a cup in the kitchen cupboard. There’s a special kind of surgery that can help in certain shoulder cases, known as reverse shoulder replacement. This surgery is different from the usual shoulder replacement and

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Shoulder Surgery in Athletes: Challenges and Considerations

Shoulder injuries are common in sports, from contact sports to sports that require a lot of overhead motions, ball-throwing, and shoulder swinging. A shoulder injury means time off for athletes for a full recovery and a safe return to play. Your orthopedic doctor may recommend shoulder surgery to repair the damage in the shoulder and

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The Role of Physical Therapy in Shoulder Surgery Recovery

The road to recovery from shoulder surgery usually includes physical therapy. After surgery, it is normal to experience stiffness and weakness, and some of the goals of physical therapy are to slowly restore the shoulder’s strength and range of motion. Patients go into surgery to see improvements in shoulder function. Patients who are committed to their

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