Rehabilitation
Since shoulder injuries are fairly common, physical therapy sometimes must be done to get the shoulder back in healthy, pain-free behavior. A variety of different techniques may be used based on the type of injury requiring rehabilitation. Most shoulder injuires have the same basic steps to rehabilitation and are described below.
4 stages
Immobilization
During the immobilization phase the sling or shoulder stabilizing brace should be worn at all times except during hygiene and at physical therapy. To begin with your therapist will start you on passive range of motion exercises which involves no muscle activation. Your shoulder surgery should not limit you from doing normal range of motion and strengthening exercises for the hand, wrist and elbow. Exercises like squeezing a ball, grip strengthening and light weight biceps curls with shoulder by your side can be done with little or no pain in your shoulder. Isometric exercises will be started in this phase. Pressing your elbow against the wall to strengthen the abductor muscles is a common exercise.
Recovery
During this phase the sling should no longer be required and you will begin active range of motion exercises in all planes. walking your fingers up the wall or using a stick to aid and guide the arm as you raise it above your head are two typical exercises. Your therapist will actively assist you through some range of motion exercises to ensure proper muscle activation and reduce compensation. Progressive strengthening exercises of the shoulder using tubing and pulleys weight in all directions against resistance will also be part of this rehabilitation phase. Continue with your wrist, hand and elbow strengthening exercises.
Strengthening
Full range of motion both actively and passively are expected by this phase of your rehabilitation.
Strengthening exercises with the pulleys will get progressively harder and the introduction of free weight shoulder exercises will begin in this phase. A major component of rehabilitation is proprioceptive exercises. Proprioceptive exercises are reactionary type exercises like the underhand tennis ball toss or rebounder exercises using a mini-trampoline that force the shoulder to react instinctively.
Return to Work or Sport
Full range of motion is a requirement or return to work or sport. Strength, power and endurance levels should be comparable to the uninjured arm and the introduction of sport or work specific exercises for eventual return is essential to prevent reinjury.
Depending on the demands of your work or sport, your recovery could be anywhere from 4-6 months post surgery. Following the surgical protocol with the aid of your physical therapist will ensure a safe and injury-free return to work or play.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/230385-labral-repair-and-shoulder-rehabilitation-exercises/
During the immobilization phase the sling or shoulder stabilizing brace should be worn at all times except during hygiene and at physical therapy. To begin with your therapist will start you on passive range of motion exercises which involves no muscle activation. Your shoulder surgery should not limit you from doing normal range of motion and strengthening exercises for the hand, wrist and elbow. Exercises like squeezing a ball, grip strengthening and light weight biceps curls with shoulder by your side can be done with little or no pain in your shoulder. Isometric exercises will be started in this phase. Pressing your elbow against the wall to strengthen the abductor muscles is a common exercise.
Recovery
During this phase the sling should no longer be required and you will begin active range of motion exercises in all planes. walking your fingers up the wall or using a stick to aid and guide the arm as you raise it above your head are two typical exercises. Your therapist will actively assist you through some range of motion exercises to ensure proper muscle activation and reduce compensation. Progressive strengthening exercises of the shoulder using tubing and pulleys weight in all directions against resistance will also be part of this rehabilitation phase. Continue with your wrist, hand and elbow strengthening exercises.
Strengthening
Full range of motion both actively and passively are expected by this phase of your rehabilitation.
Strengthening exercises with the pulleys will get progressively harder and the introduction of free weight shoulder exercises will begin in this phase. A major component of rehabilitation is proprioceptive exercises. Proprioceptive exercises are reactionary type exercises like the underhand tennis ball toss or rebounder exercises using a mini-trampoline that force the shoulder to react instinctively.
Return to Work or Sport
Full range of motion is a requirement or return to work or sport. Strength, power and endurance levels should be comparable to the uninjured arm and the introduction of sport or work specific exercises for eventual return is essential to prevent reinjury.
Depending on the demands of your work or sport, your recovery could be anywhere from 4-6 months post surgery. Following the surgical protocol with the aid of your physical therapist will ensure a safe and injury-free return to work or play.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/230385-labral-repair-and-shoulder-rehabilitation-exercises/