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- Title
Recommendations on rehabilitation after shoulder arthroplasty.
- Authors
Popa, Theodor; Perja, Dănuț Georgel; Irsay, László
- Abstract
Shoulder arhtroplasty is the third most common joint replacement surgery after the knee and hip. There are three different types of surgery, total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty, each being better suited for an array of affections. Following a rehabilitation program after surgery helps the patient regain confidence and return to his daily life activities. The program is structured in phases with goals that allow a better management of the recovery process. Exercise therapy begins with passive exercises that gradually progress with an improved range of motion towards active training that gradually returns the patient to his former activities. Studies suggest that most patients used to practicing sports before surgery are able to gradually return to practicing them after surgery with some guidance from the specialist. This article aims to provide recommendations for shoulder rehabilitation after arthroplasty by reviewing and joining strategies and protocols used in recovery programs.
- Subjects
REHABILITATION; ARTHROPLASTY; EXERCISE therapy
- Publication
Health, Sports & Rehabilitation Medicine, 2020, Vol 21, Issue 2, p104
- ISSN
2668-2303
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.26659/pm3.2020.21.2.104