This illustrated guide includes exercises and activities designed to restore muscle strength and mobility to your shoulder following shoulder surgery.

You should feel this exercise in the front and back of your shoulder, your chest, and upper back. Equipment needed: Begin with a light enough weight to allow 3 to 4 sets of 20 repetitions …

This shoulder rehabilitation program focuses on strengthening the muscles that support your shoulder to help keep your shoulder joint stable, relieve pain and prevent further injury.

A physical therapist will focus on restoring motion to your shoulder. Stretching exercises to improve motion are very helpful. Once your pain is improving, your therapist can start you on a …

about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals. Strength: Strengthening the muscles that support your shoulder will help keep your shoulder joint stable. Keeping these …

Main muscles worked: Gluteus medius, abductors You should feel this exercise at your outer thigh and buttocks. Equipment needed: Begin with a weight that allows 8 repetitions and progress to …

Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your knee and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after total knee replacement. Your orthopaedic …

Physical therapy exercises may improve the range of motion, strength, and function in your shoulder. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or …

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Gently stretching after strengthening exercises can help reduce muscle soreness and keep your muscles long and flexible. Target Muscles: The muscle groups targeted in this conditioning …