Physical therapy can help reduce pain, prevent injury, recover from injury, and assist with pre- and post-surgical preparation and recovery. If you live or work in New Jersey and are interested in how physical therapy may be able to improve your quality of life, look no further than Twin Boro Physical Therapy.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been serving the New Jersey community with state-of-the-art care since 1980. Our expert professionals, many of whom have over 25 years of experience, are dedicated to learning the latest science and continually incorporating new evidence-based methods. We understand the importance of regaining full movement abilities in the least amount of time possible, and we ensure our patients that we are providing the most efficient path to recovery.
We have 51 convenient locations across 16 counties, so you are never far from high-quality physical therapy. We have been voted the best private physical therapy practice in the state, and it is our dedication to continual improvement and our commitment to patient care that has allowed us to achieve this milestone.
Physical Therapy after Shoulder Surgery
After shoulder surgery, you may feel more pain in the affected area than you did before surgery. This is because surgery can cause trauma to the surrounding tissues and inflammation, and it takes time for your body to recover. However, in most cases, you will recover to much less pain and increased ease of movement compared to before surgery.
Your physical therapist will guide you through the appropriate physical therapy exercises for your specific condition. It’s important to incorporate movements that are designed to help treat and rehabilitate your specific injury and that work in tandem with your anatomy and body history. The goal of physical therapy is to regain your strength, improve your range of motion, reduce pain, and increase mobility.
Top Exercises After Shoulder Surgery
After shoulder surgery, your physical therapist will guide you through a set of motions specifically for you. However, common exercises include:
- Shoulder elevation: Cuff your hands together in front of you and slowly lift your arms towards your head, keeping them as straight as possible. Keep your arms held for 15-20 seconds, then slowly lower.
- Rotator cuff movement: While standing, clasp your hands behind your back and straighten the arms as much as possible. Keeping the arms straight, lift them up and down behind your back as much as possible. Repeat 5-10 times.
- Shoulder adduction: Place a cushion between your side and your arm a little bit below the armpit. Squeeze the pillow between your side and your arm as tightly as possible. Hold for 5-10 seconds and repeat 5-10 times.
- Forward Reach: With your arms straight out in front of you, alternate trying to reach one arm forward and then the other. Hold each reaching motion for 5-10 seconds, and repeat 5-10 times on each side.
Ready to begin?
New Jersey residents should look no further than Twin Boro Physical Therapy for their movement needs after shoulder surgery. Our experts are dedicated to your success and will guide you through the process from start to finish. We can be reached by calling 1-866-407-2144 or by visiting our website.
