Joint Replacements

9 Ways to Decrease Shoulder Pain after a Total Shoulder Replacement

9 Ways to Decrease Shoulder Pain after a Total Shoulder Replacement

A total shoulder replacement is a common orthopedic procedure to fix Osteoarthritis. Even though the surgery is becoming more common it can still be painful during the first 1-2 weeks post-operative. At times early in the recovery, it can seem that the pain is severe and difficult to get control of even with pain medication.

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Weightlifting after a Total Shoulder Replacement: Tips, Timelines, and Instructions

Weightlifting After A Total Shoulder Replacement Tips And Instructions

Weightlifting is a great way to maintain weight, increase strength, and prevent weight gain. If you have had a total shoulder replacement surgery, then weightlifting may be something that you want to consider or return to. For some people, weightlifting can even help in the healing process of their shoulder replacement. However, it needs to

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Does Meniscus Surgery Lead to Knee Replacement? What You Need to Know

Does Meniscus Surgery Lead to Knee Replacement What You Need to Know

Meniscus surgery is a surgical procedure to repair or remove the menisci in the knee. The menisci are C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act as “shock absorbers” for your knees. One of the most commonly performed arthroscopic surgeries in the US is a partial meniscectomy. However, recent research has questioned whether this surgery is beneficial

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Skiing After a Total Shoulder Replacement – A Helpful Guide

Skiing After a Total Shoulder Replacement

A total shoulder replacement isn’t a moratorium on fun! When it comes to skiing after a shoulder work up, you can still enjoy the snow safely. Before you strap on the goggles, there are a few things to know. Use this article as a guide to help you return to skiing after you’ve had a

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Driving After a Total Shoulder Replacement – A Helpful Guide

Driving After a Total Shoulder Replacement

Your total shoulder replacement is going to solve a lot of problems for you. But, it’s also going to introduce a whole new set of obstacles for you during recovery. Even though these obstacles will be temporary, it’s important to plan for them before surgery.  If your independence is something you value, then I’m sure

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Flying After a Total Shoulder Replacement – What You Need to Know

Flying after a shoulder replacement

Life happens, and it doesn’t always have the most convenient timing. If you’re recovering from a total shoulder replacement, I’m sure you know a thing or two about inconveniences. But, canceling a flight after surgery doesn’t have to be one. Flying after a total shoulder replacement might seem scary at first, but it can go

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Cardio After Shoulder Surgery: What Type of Cardio Exercise is Safe to Do?

Cardio After Shoulder Surgery What Type of Cardio Exercise is Safe to Do

Cardiovascular exercises are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. After shoulder surgery, cardio exercise can be safe and beneficial for your recovery if done properly. These types of cardio exercises include: riding a stationary bike, walking, running, swimming, stair climbers, and elliptical machines. However, it is always advised to wait until certain points in

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Pain 1 Year After Total Shoulder Replacement: What You Need to Know

Pain 1 Year After Total Shoulder Replacement

Pain 1 year after total shoulder replacement can be tough, but it is important to know what pain is normal and what pain isn’t. Once you have surgery, the expectation is that the pain and limitation are fixed and should be working perfectly. It can be frustrating when your shoulder doesn’t progress after surgery the

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