Want to know more about rehabilitation after shoulder surgery? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our fysiotherapists.
The treatment after shoulder surgery depends on the surgery you underwent. Read more on this page.
If you have had shoulder surgery, it is wise to fysiostart therapy soon after surgery (within a week after surgery, sooner if possible). Make an appointment here.
We have extensive experience in cuff repairs (suturing a tendon back to the bone), Long Head Biceps Tenodesis (moving the biceps tendon) and Long Head Biceps Tenotomy (going through the biceps tendon). In addition, we also see people after a shoulder prosthesis (anatomical shoulder prosthesis and reverse shoulder prosthesis) and after a stabilizing operation (Latarjet operation or after a capsular shift) with instability complaints of the shoulder joint.
We also treat many patients after surgery on the collarbone (clavicle fracture) or the joint between the collarbone and the roof of the shoulder (AC joint).
If you have undergone shoulder surgery, it is important to start quickly fysiotherapy to prevent a frozen shoulder (stiff shoulder). To practice mobility, it is important that you get the pain under control with medication from the hospital after surgery, so that you can practice well to improve the mobility of the shoulder.
Of course we take into account the restrictions given by the surgeon. These restrictions depend on the type of surgery and the surgeon's wishes.
The hospital will often give you a sling (a kind of sling/sling) to temporarily relieve the shoulder and allow it to relax. That doesn't mean you can't do anything with the shoulder. You will receive homework exercises to optimize the mobility of the shoulder within the conditions set by the treating physician.
There are a number of operations in which you can start moving the shoulder immediately, but there are also procedures in which you are not allowed to actively move the arm.
The rehabilitation after shoulder surgery is specifically tailored to your situation. The first phase is aimed at controlling pain and improving mobility. After that, the load capacity of the shoulder should be improved. Finally, there will be sport-specific training.
During the intake, your shoulder problem after surgery will be mapped out on the basis of an interview and a physical examination.
After the intake, a treatment plan is drawn up and discussed. It tells you what the best treatment is for you.
If you have shoulder complaints after surgery, you will be treated according to one of our care plans. This care plan has been specially developed for shoulder complaints after surgery and shows good results.
Tests are taken at fixed times and questionnaires are completed to monitor your rehabilitation. The outcome is evaluated and the treatment plan adjusted if necessary.
The first phase is aimed at restoring the mobility of the shoulder joint. This takes a lot of time because we have to take into account the restrictions of the doctor, but also because shoulder operations are often accompanied by pain, which can make practicing difficult.
If the mobility of the shoulder is optimized, the emphasis is on improving the load capacity in order to be able to perform your daily activities again. The last phase focuses on your sports goals.
If your complaint is not listed on our site, please contact us. Based on a conversation and physical examination, assess what may be the matter. Then we can draw up a plan of action with you.
You can reach us by phone or email via the telephone number or registration form below. Clearly state the complaint. Then we make an appointment with a specialist fysiotherapist.
