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
Shoulder Arthrosis The wear and tear of the shoulder joint, i.e. shoulder arthrosis, is a process in which the bone is worn down more and more over the years. Mild forms of shoulder arthrosis can usually be treated conservatively. However, if the arthrosis is more advanced or associated with severe pain and restricted mobility, a … Shoulder Arthrosis | Shoulder prosthesis – physiotherapy aftercare
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
