Had a Shoulder Surgery?

Surgery Is Only Step One… Rehabilitation Is the Real Recovery

Maybe it was for :

Rotator cuff tear
Frozen shoulder
Shoulder dislocation
Fracture
Impingement
Shoulder replacement
The doctor said, “Surgery went well.”

But now comes the real question…

�� Why is the shoulder still stiff?
�� Why can’t I lift my hand properly?

�� Why is there pain even after surgery?

Surgery repairs the structure.

Rehabilitation restores the function.

And without proper physiotherapy, recovery remains incomplete.

What Happens After Shoulder Surgery?

After surgery, your shoulder naturally becomes:

• Stiff

• Weak

• Painful

• Restricted in movement

If you avoid movement due to fear of pain, stiffness increases.

If you move incorrectly, healing may be affected.

That’s why structured rehabilitation is crucial.

Why Is Shoulder Rehabilitation So Important?

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body.

It needs:

✔ Strength

✔ Stability

✔ Flexibility

✔ Coordination

✅ DO’S

· Follow your physiotherapist’s advice carefully

· Use sling or shoulder support as instructed

· Do only prescribed exercises, slowly and regularly

· Use ice to reduce pain and swelling (10–15 minutes)

· Maintain good posture while sitting and standing

· Sleep in a comfortable, supported position

❌ DON’TS

· Don’t remove the sling too early without advice

· Don’t lift heavy objects or raise the arm suddenly

· Don’t reach behind your back or overhead early

· Don’t sleep on the operated shoulder

· Don’t ignore pain, swelling, or unusual discomfort

· Don’t rush back to work, gym, or sports

How Vallalar Physio and Yoga Centre Helps At Vallalar Physio and Yoga Centre, shoulder rehabilitation is carefully planned according to your surgery type and healing stage.

Consult a healthcare professional before starting exercises.