Physiotherapy plays a very central role in the follow-up treatment of a shoulder prosthesis. Those affected must relearn the movements with the shoulder and rebuild muscles. Depending on how long the movement restrictions existed before the operation, the more important is consistent training afterwards. After a shoulder prosthesis, physiotherapy can use various therapeutic approaches to … Shoulder prosthesis – physiotherapy aftercare
Physiotherapy/exercises The exercises performed in physiotherapy after a shoulder prosthesis include stretching, mobilization, strengthening and coordination exercises. More or less complex exercises are used depending on the progress of rehabilitation. Some examples are described below. 1.) Relaxation and mobilizationStand up straight and upright. The arms hang down loosely. Now slowly and in a controlled manner … Physiotherapy/exercises | Shoulder prosthesis – physiotherapy aftercare
Muscle building training Besides coordination training and posture training, muscle building is the most important goal of physiotherapy in the post-treatment of a shoulder TEP. If the operation has been preceded by shoulder arthrosis, the muscles surrounding the shoulder have usually deteriorated considerably during this phase. The pain and the resulting relieving posture as well … Muscle building training | Shoulder prosthesis – physiotherapy aftercare
Physical therapy In physical therapy following a shoulder TEP, the initial focus is on reducing swelling and pain. Depending on patient measurements, the shoulder can be cooled intermittently to reduce inflammation and overheating. At home, for example, quark compresses can also help to treat the swelling and inflammation. In a later healing phase, heat therapy … Physical therapy | Shoulder prosthesis – physiotherapy aftercare
OP/Duration There are various types of shoulder prosthesis that can be considered for surgery for a shoulder prosthesis. However, the procedure for the operation is similar for all of them. It takes about 1-2 hours and is performed under general or local anesthesia. To reach the site of the operation, the surgeon must pass through … OP/Duration | Shoulder prosthesis – physiotherapy aftercare
Our muscle biceps brachii is an important muscle for our upper extremity. It has two heads, one long and one short (Caput longum et breve), which are attached differently to the shoulder blade. Its function is to move the forearm, so it bends the elbow and turns the hand into supination position (all parts). Physiotherapy … Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
Causes Causes of biceps tendon inflammation are usually overstraining due to a heavy load on the biceps, e.g. during weight training and weight lifting. Due to the location of the biceps tendon between the two bony projections on the upper arm (tuberculi major et minor) in the so-called biceps furrow (sulcus intertubercularis), the tendon is … Causes | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
Test A test to diagnose an inflammation of the biceps tendon is, in addition to the medical history (course of disease, accidents, etc.) and physical examination, also a functional test of the muscle. In case of an inflammation, the abduction of the arm (the abduction) against resistance is very painful and limited. The function of … Test | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
Rupture of biceps tendon/rupture Recurring or severe inflammation can change the composition of the biceps tendon. It becomes less resilient and brittle. In the case of chronic inflammation of the biceps tendon or other inflammatory or degenerative diseases of the shoulder joint, the tendon may tear if the strain is not adequate. More rare is … Rupture of biceps tendon/rupture | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
