Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation

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What to Expect When You Visit Our Physiotherapist for Shoulder Surgery

When you visit us after shoulder surgery, we assess your shoulder mobility, pain, and strength while respecting surgical healing timelines. Treatment progresses from gentle mobility and pain control to strengthening and functional use of the arm. We guide you through each stage of recovery to restore movement and stability.

Factors Influencing Recovery Speed

↑ What speeds up recovery

Following Sling Protocols

• Respecting surgical timelines protects healing tissue. • The right amount of movement helps avoid unnecessary stiffness.

Gradual Exercise Progression

• Mobility, strength and function should build step by step. • Consistent exercises usually improve confidence with arm use.

↓ What slows down recovery

Early Overuse

• Loading the shoulder too soon may irritate healing tissue. • Re-injury or poor compliance can delay functional recovery.

Inadequate Strength Progression

• Stiffness and weak shoulder control can limit return to activity. • Progress often slows when strength is not rebuilt gradually.

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How do we estimate outcomes?

We combine insights from published research, clinical guidelines, practitioner experience, and typical rehabilitation timelines to map out common recovery trajectories. The ranges presented are general estimates only and should not be interpreted as guaranteed results.

Important Disclaimer

This tool is intended for visualisation and general educational purposes only, to help clients gain a broad understanding of some common conditions managed by our physiotherapists. It is based on practitioner experience, clinical reasoning, and selected published research.

It does not account for individual circumstances, including your specific condition, medical history, imaging findings, medications, surgical history, lifestyle, or other personal factors. Recovery can vary significantly between individuals.

Our physiotherapy services are not a substitute for medical care provided by your doctor or specialist. You should always follow the advice and treatment plan recommended by your medical practitioner, and consult them directly for guidance specific to your situation.

Visualise Your Recovery Trajectory