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Physiotherapy for Upper Arm Surgery
Upper arm surgery can be a cosmetic or a medical treatment. Both may require a course of rehabilitation. Some of the most common types of upper arm surgery can include the following:
- Brachioplasty
- Biceps tendon repair
- Muscle repair
- Nerve decompression
- Tendon repairs
Upper arm surgery can be done under a local or general aesthetic. This will be decided upon by the surgeon, patient and anaesthetist. Upper arm surgery can be debilitating foe a period of time post surgery as the patient will experience a variety of symptoms after the operation. Some of the most common symptoms can include the following:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Decreased range of movement at either the elbow or the shoulder
- Decreased strength
- Tissue tightness
These are common post surgical symptoms, with a course of physiotherapy post upper arm surgery this can help to speed the recovery process, optimise healing and improve function. They will use a combination of treatments which will be individually tailored to the patient and will comply with any post surgical protocols the surgeon has put in place. Some of the treatments can include:
- Stretching exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Range of movement exercises
- Mobilisations
- Electrotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Massage
The physiotherapist will decide upon which treatments are most appropriate and at the best stage within the healing process to use them.
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