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Had an athroscopic bankart repair on my left shoulder yesterday. Just wondering what I can do alleviate the dull pain I feel constantly in my shoulder. Also how long can I expect this to carry on for?
Also the surgeon and a physio gave me four exercises to carry out several times daily. My ROM for these exercises is really poor, is this normal?
Thanks
They didn't prescribed you any medication for the pain?
Is normal to have restricted ROM and you are in the phase of recovery where you need to protect the site of surgery.The movements should be gentle to relieve stiffness and some of the pain.Paracetamol is the basic painkiller. You need to keep your good posture, with your shoulder back and chest up.You are using the sling?
Hi, thanks for your response. I contacted my surgeon and I was told to take Ibruprofen, that helped with the pain!. I am a lot better npo, literally no pain and it's coming close to two weeks post op. My ROM is also improved a lot. Just one question, when should I start formal physiotherapy? I have been given a few exercises to do to ensure I don't get a frozen shoulder, however I ant to move on to stretching and strengthening as soon as advisable.Quote:
Originally Posted by anka_nikoleta
Thabks
The first stage of physical therapy begins almost immediately after surgery. In this stage, your shoulder may be temporarily immobilized; however, your doctor may have you begin to move your arm and shoulder as early as the first or second day.
As your shoulder begins to heal, light massage may be necessary to help remove dead tissue. You will also begin range of motion exercises. There are two kinds of range of motion exercises: passive and active. In passive range of motion, you lie still while a physical therapist moves your shoulder through its range of motion. In active range of motion, you move your shoulder by yourself. This stage can begin as soon as you are able and can last several weeks.