Handout

Shoulder Replacement and Occupational Therapy

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

ADLs/IADLsOrthopaedics

This handout provides guidelines for patients receiving a shoulder replacement and what to expect from occupational therapy. This printable handout is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering ADLs/IADLs and Orthopaedics. Print Resource, US Letter, 3 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I train one handed dressing after shoulder replacement in the acute phase?
  • What should I teach patients before discharge after shoulder replacement surgery?
  • What occupational therapy strategies help patients safely shower after shoulder surgery?

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