Many patients begin a process of physical therapy, pain after shoulder surgery. After the invasive process of implantation anchor bone, or cutting and replacement of tendons of the arm is also inhibited by weeks of immobilization caused by wearing a veil. Once cloth is removed, usually after two to six weeks, the arm is stiff, weak and painful to pass.
The process begins with physical therapy, passive stretching to try to recover range of motion of the shoulder is capable of. The lack of movement has caused a buildup of scar tissue and a lack of synovial fluid "Grease" the joint. first set of motion exercises are painful and take much effort. The range of motion in slow motion. becomes passive motion, or assisted, much faster the assets, or directed movement of the patient.
After about four weeks, the patient begins strengthening exercises. They are also tedious, painful and time consuming. The mental concentration required for these exercises allow the patient physically and mentally exhausted. The slow recovery often takes its toll on health patient's emotional. Around week six or seven years, many patients report the onset of mild depression. So that sounds extreme, the trend repeated among members of the sports medicine community web forums.
Most patients know that the actual recovery, gain strength and flexibility the shoulder is caused when you use daily to perform real tasks. A return to exercise is difficult but the activity is the active range of motion very efficiently.
The big question is, how can we build patients' active range of motion and strength without the pain of physical torture? I refer to therapy.
The answer may be with modern video game systems, including the Nintendo Wii. The Wii uses motion sensitive controllers to control the characters in the game instead of sitting on the couch exercise of the thumbs, as is the case with other systems, users of the Nintendo Wii have been established and active. The simulation of the movements required to swing a racquet tennis or box with an opponent. The game allows the patient than the pain of focusing on eliminating the fear of physical therapy.
The Wii is trying to find a home in hospitals across the country. Herrin Hospital in southern Illinois began using the video game system and reports that patients focus their energies on defeating the opponent instead of focusing on pain. This pushes more on rehabilitation than usual. Often, patients do much better.
After spending time competing with friends to see who the better fighter, I can say that my shoulders were very tired after playing. Whether long-term use will strengthen your shoulders or not, I'm not sure. Play is clear that the circulation of the blood and muscles.
For the purposes of liability Nintendo has not market the Wii is a therapy unit physics, although it is clear that the potential is there. It is a matter of time to see systems that use this technology is intended primarily for physiotherapy. I do not recommend that patients upfront fees sling swing rackets and boxing gloves virtual virtual Don immediately. It is clear that the potential is there for a recovery faster. Definitely talk to your doctor before starting physical therapy and maybe the Nintendo Wii in your future.
Andy Calver is the owner of http://slaptear.com where pre op patients can learn all the little details that frequently are not discussed during their doctors appointments. Post op patients can compare their recovery patterns and determine if they are on the right track.
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