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I had shoulder surgery three weeks ago and start PT next week. The order I got says three times a week, for 4 weeks. it also said unrestricted ROM. What exactly does that mean?
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jule93059 kaysie80717
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Everyone heals at their own rate but bottom line, shoulders take a long time. I had a very bad tear and have several anchors in place. Those tendons have to reattach to the bone and it takes time. I'm only 7 wks out and I have to be careful. I was 7 mos post op on the right and retore it lifting a heavy patient now i have to redo that one. This time i wont make that mistake. Listen to your body.
jule93059 kaysie80717
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ok, 1st of all, my heart goes out to you because im going through it. 2nd, an xray isnt accurate for detecting tears. An MRI is. I dont know your laws over there but i would get my ducks in a row and sue the therapist but you have to have all your medical records and an updated MRI showing the retear. If you want, Im giving you my email and i can send you the exercises i do. My therapist gives me printouts of what Im to do. Its
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