Do you find it difficult to use your shoulder because of pain or weakness? Have you had a rotator cuff repair? Do you want to make the most out of your recovery with a detailed guide for a rehabilitation program?

Prepared by: Daniella Kittel

Improving your understanding of the rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder with a complete program to strengthen and train these muscles after repair.

Do you want to have an explanation of what a rotator cuff involves and when it should be performed? Do you need to find out the guidelines to follow in order to have a smooth recovery following surgery?

• Rehabilitation after a rotator cuff repair is an intricate balance between resting some of your muscles to heal and working your muscles to improve their strength and range. The shoulder allows for a lot of movement in all directions and it can be hard to know which movements can be damaging after surgery and which are important for recovery.
• This detailed e-book will empower you to manage your shoulder safely and effectively during rehabilitation. With the use of clear explanations, instructions and photos guides you will be able to confidently progress through your shoulder rehabilitation.

With a comprehensive understanding of rotator cuff repairs and what is appropriate for your shoulder, you will be able to achieve the best results from your rehabilitation.

What this e-book can do for you!

• Give an explanation the anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder joint
• Explain what a rotator cuff repair involves
• Give guidance to modify your activities to protect your shoulder while it is in recovery
• Have an all you need to know guide to shoulder reconstruction rehabilitation with photos, exercises and progressions
• Enhance your rehabilitation program with up to date information and all the important details

Included in this e-book is:

• Shoulder anatomy
• An outline of the procedure
• Indications for having a shoulder reconstruction
• Post-operative advice
• Acute inpatient rehabilitation (week 1)
• Rehabilitation in the early stage (weeks 2-6)
• Rehabilitation in the late stage (after 6 weeks)

Who should use this e-book?

Anyone who is considering having, or has already had a rotator cuff repair and requires rehabilitation would benefit from this e-book. By having a clear understanding of shoulder anatomy, what a rotator cuff repair involves and where a rehabilitation program can take you, you will be empowered to make the most out of your rehabilitation. With the guidelines for the unsafe shoulder movements and positions you will be able to have a safe recovery.

Nurses should refer to this e-book as a guide to their rotator cuff rehabilitation programs in consultation with patients so they are able to set common goals and exercises to achieve them.

Nurses can provide their patients with a guide to their rehabilitation complete with demonstrative photos and exercise explanations. Of course, the program is able to be modified to your patient’s individual needs.

We realise that by just reading this book you are not going to be proficient in all aspects of rehabilitation from rotator cuff repairs.  Practical training by a specialist physiotherapist or occupational therapist is always recommended.  Wellness & Lifestyles Australia can provide you with these therapists if needed.  The book should only be used as a resource document following some interactive training.  E-learning modules by W&L are also available.

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