Exercise and Physical Therapy

moving me forward™

Your movement may be limited, but your options don't have to be. See how other patients conquered their pain and get started on your own journey to recovery.

Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski
Inspirational college coach and DePuy joint recipient.

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"It's not worth living with pain."

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"It's not worth living with pain."

patient journeys: Shoulder

Laszlo’s Journey

Laszlo’s Journey

My new mantra: shoulder pain no more.

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"Hi, I'm Mike Krzyzewski, coach of Duke University's Men's Basketball team. If you could take a journey to move better, live better, why wouldn't you? I did when I had joint replacement surgery.

"I'm here to tell you that you have two opponents. Pain and lack of mobility. Pain can get you down every day. Lack of mobility can lead to decreased speed and loss of endurance. With speed and endurance loss, you don't stay competitive and you spend energy just trying to catch up. But you've got to fight your opponents to stay in the game.

"I know it isn't always easy. There was a part of me that thought of stopping, giving up coaching altogether. I would never have won two Olympic team medals and four NCAA Championships if I hadn't had my surgeries.

"Now, I don't have to overcompensate for injury and pain. I'm more active than before, I have relief from pain and I'm even quicker on my feet. People say I look better now. Do you want your life back the way it should be? You have two choices, a continued downward spiral or take action.

"So don't let the injury win. You don't need to live in pain. That's why I want to encourage you to empower yourself. Get educated, develop a personal treatment plan with your doctor, build a team of support and commit to reclaiming your life. Remember, this is a major event in your life—treat it as such. What you put into it will multiply for you at the end of the journey."
 

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Let's be honest. Patients can expect some discomfort as they go through rehab. But those who faithfully comply with the therapies and exercises prescribed by their surgeon and physical therapist have the best possible medical outcomes after surgerysurgeryThe branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease, injury, and deformity by operation or manipula..., according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition, patients who felt they understood their rehab plan before surgery were most likely to have a good outcome, according to a study presented at the 2006 International CartilageCartilageThe hard, thin layer of white glossy tissue that covers the end of bone at a joint. This tissue allows motion ... Repair Society meeting.

physical therapists

Physical therapists are important members of any patient‘s medical team. For many shoulder conditions, they can help a patient recover strength and function as well as speed the healing process. Following a physician-supervised physical therapyphysical therapyThe treatment consisting of exercising specific parts of the body such as the legs, arms, hands or neck, in an... plan after shoulder surgery is the best way to help the surgery be successful—and speed the patient‘s return to an active lifestyle. Physical therapists also work with patients whose shoulder conditions do not require surgery.

Physical therapists:

Physical therapists also work with occupational therapists, who may be an important part of the healthcare team helping a patient return to everyday activities.

May 15 2012 - 19:17:49