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Shoulder Separation: Symptoms and Treatment [5 of 5]

What activity is proper during rehabilitation and recovery?

Resume your normal activities after clearance from your doctor. During recovery balance the amount of food you eat with any change in your level of physical activity. Eat a variety of foods to get the energy, protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber you need for good health and healing. You can begin daily rehabilitation exercises when the cast or supportive wrapping is no longer needed and with the blessing of your doctor. Use ice massage for 10 minutes before and after exercise. Fill a large Styrofoam cup with water and freeze. Tear a small amount of the foam from the top so the ice protrudes. Massage firmly over the injured area in a circle about the size of a softball.

Call your Doctor if:

Be certain to call your doctor if you have symptoms of a moderate or severe shoulder sprain or if mild sprain persist longer than 2 weeks. Also call your doctor if: (1) Pain, swelling or bruising worsens despite treatment (2) You experience pain, numbness or coldness in the arm. (3) Blue, gray or dusky color appears in the finger nails. (4) Any of the following occurs after surgery: Increased pain, swelling, redness, drainage or bleeding in the surgical area. Signs of infection(headache, muscle aches, dizziness, or a general ill feeling with fever). New , unexplained symptoms develop. Drugs used in treatment may produce side effects.

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