Protecting Your Shoulder After Surgery -

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Protecting Your Shoulder After Surgery

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Abstract

This handout explains how to protect your shoulder after surgery by following important safety rules. It also shares tips for moving and doing everyday activities safely while you recover.

Author

Occupational Therapy/Rehab Medicine

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2026

Print Abstract

General Subject

Surgery

Rehabilitation

Specific Subject/Keyword

Activities of Daily Living

Shoulder

Surgery

Languages

English

PE Number

PE2002