Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows an orthopaedic surgeon to perform surgery using a piece of equipment called an arthroscope, according to ehealthmd.com. A small incision is made, and the arthroscope is inserted. It has a small camera attached to the end, and the entire surgery is done on a monitor. Shoulder arthroscopy is less invasive than standard surgery, and is usually followed by exercises to strengthen the joint and re-gain mobility.
Pendulum
The pendulum is an exercise to restore mobility to the shoulder joint after arthroscopic surgery. Stand next to a table, and hold on with your good arm for support. bend forward 90 degrees and rock your body slowly so that your arm moves in a clockwise direction. Do 10 revolutions, then switch and do 10 the other way. Try this cycle three times per day. If you feel pain at any time, stop and consult your doctor.
Supported Shoulder Rotation
Stretching the muscles that surround the shoulder is an imortant rehabilitiation step. To perform the supported shoulder rotation, you must sit beside a table or desk that is just lower than chest height. Your forearm is resting on the table and your shoulder blades are together and down. Gently rotate your shoulder so your forearm slides along the table. Go slowly and stop at the slightest discomfort. Try it 10 times, three times per day. If you feel pain at any time, stop and consult your doctor.
Isometerics
Isometrics refers to your muscles being tensed and contracted without any movement in a joint. Isometric exercises are valuable for shoulder arthroscopy recovery. The internal and external shoulder rotation exercises are examples of isometric exercises. For the external rotation, stand with your injured side close to a wall and your elbow bent at 90 degrees. Push your arm into the wall at that angle and hold for a count of five. For the internal rotation, stand at a corner wall and reach the injured arm around the corner and rest it against the wall. Push it into the wall and hold for a five count. If you feel pain at any time, stop and consult your doctor.
Wall Walk Up
To really stretch out the shoulder muscles, stand close to a door or wall and straighten your arm. Reach up and use your fingers to "crawl" up the surface of the wall or door frame as far as you can possibly go. Pause at the top and hold for a 10 count, then repeat. try three repetitions, three times per day. If you feel pain at any time, stop and consult your doctor.
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