Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding exercises to help rehab during  immediate phase after shoulder replacement surgery as follows: These exercises are recommended during the early phase of shoulder replacement, typically during weeks 1 – 7. Individuals undergoing shoulder replacement must consult their therapist for recommendation before performing these exercises. Anterior elevation exercises: This is an exercise for the surgical arm, with most of the work being done by the nonsurgical arm. This exercise can be performed [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding exercises to help rehab during  immediate phase after shoulder replacement surgery as follows: These exercises are recommended during the early phase of shoulder replacement, typically during weeks 1 – 7. Individuals undergoing shoulder replacement must consult their therapist for recommendation before performing these exercises. Passive shoulder stretch exercises: This is an exercise for the surgical arm, with most of the work being done by the nonsurgical arm. Individuals undergoing the shoulder [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding exercises to help rehab during  immediate phase after shoulder replacement surgery as follows: These exercises are recommended during the early phase of shoulder replacement, typically during weeks 1 – 7. Individuals undergoing shoulder replacement must consult their therapist for recommendation before performing these exercises. Chest expansion: Poor posture of the chest with rounded shoulders can add stress on the shoulders resulting in pain. Expansion of chest with shoulders spread wide apart [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding exercises to help rehab during  immediate phase after shoulder replacement surgery as follows: These exercises are recommended during the early phase of shoulder replacement, typically during weeks 1 – 7. Individuals undergoing shoulder replacement must consult their therapist for recommendation before performing these exercises. Fist pump exercises: Pain and swelling in the shoulder joint in individuals undergoing shoulder replacement could limit the mobility and range of motion in the joint. Consequently, [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post shoulder replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with therapy prescribed: Scar tissue formation happens as a normal healing response to injury or surgery in any individual. Without physical therapy ordered or the patient being noncompliant with the therapy sessions, scar tissue formation can make the shoulder rigid and arrest the range of motion in the joint. Consequently, the shoulder could get stuck in [...]