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Shoulder<\/p>\n

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  1. Do not keep the shoulder still following surgery<\/li>\n
  2. It is normal to experience shoulder stiffness and limitation of movement<\/li>\n
  3. Start gentle movements immediately within your pain limits<\/li>\n
  4. Lift arm both forwards and to the side<\/li>\n
  5. Try to touch your fingers to the back of your head\/neck<\/li>\n
  6. Touch fingers to the top of your shoulder and circle your elbow<\/li>\n
  7. These exercises should be repeated regularly throughout the day<\/li>\n
  8. The pain and stiffness will gradually ease<\/li>\n
  9. Keeping the joint still may lead to a frozen shoulder<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Posture<\/p>\n

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    1. You may find it painful to sit\/stand up straight following surgery, this normal<\/li>\n
    2. Do not be tempted to sit \u2018curled up\u2019, try to straighten out<\/li>\n
    3. Try to raise the arm of the operated side over your head, this will stretch out the side<\/li>\n
    4. In standing gently reach the opposite hand down the outer thigh, this will also stretch out the side<\/li>\n
    5. Maintaining a poor posture may lead to permanent shortening in the wound as it heals<\/li>\n
    6. Associated problems may include back and neck ache<\/li>\n
    7. Gentle exercising will keep the joints and muscles at their correct length thus preventing these problems<\/li>\n
    8. The exercised may well feel uncomfortable, do after painkillers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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