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Shoulder replacement needed: What can I expect?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 25, 2022 | Replies (56)

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Good afternoon @mayoclinic4sale. Thank you for that positive and thorough review of your replacement journey, Bowling??? with which arm? I too remember feeling that as long as the pain is gone, I can work on the function over time. Other than a couple of bumps when I caught it on my snow jacket.....everything is fine. Can you describe for others your rating of the rehab process?

How long did it take before you were able to determine that the surgery was a success? How has your surgeon responded to your
pain-free assessment. What was significant about your rehab treatments? What worked best? So happy for you. Be content and happy now. Chris

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In reply to your follow up. I started therapy at rehab facility after I had been home for a about 2 weeks and felt I wasn't getting where I needed to be on my own. Oddly enough, I ended up with an Occupational Therapist whose specialty was shoulders, so I was told. Having had years of Physical Therapy, I was skeptical. But I have to say, this gal did a marvelous job with my shoulder and my overall feeling of well being. She did a lot of hands on manual stretches, pulls, adjustments, alignments, and I in turn stayed on her exercise program at home as we progressed. I was sad to end our relationship, but I have done very well and thank her for showing me a new path. I try to stretch daily, and every other day maintain or increase my strengthening program. I feel certain this was a great outcome for me. You asked which arm I used for bowling? The replacement shoulder of course. Now back on my team as a sub, as needed, as I figure things out! Next season I hope to take back my full time slot.