Are you an athlete scheduled for (or trying to avoid) Tommy John surgery on your elbow? Are you worried you won’t be able to get back to your sport even with the procedure? At Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists, we understand your concern–and that’s why we offer dedicated rehabilitation services for Tommy John surgeries.
A Tommy John surgery may have a strange name, but it is common, especially among baseball players. Its medical name, ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, tells us that the surgery entails repairing the UCL, a ligament in your elbow.
Full rehabilitation after a UCL can take anywhere from 4-6 months. Our team of occupational therapists in Mountain Home, AR are the specialists in rehabbing elbows and will help you restore the strength and mobility in your elbow and prepare you for a safe return to your chosen sport.
What to Expect From Your Physical &/or Occupational Therapy at Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists
Our team will help guide you through every stage of your post-surgical recovery with a customized rehabilitation program.
In the first 4-6 weeks after your surgery, your arm will be placed in a sling, brace, or similar device to protect your elbow as it heals. During this time, our therapists will ensure proper care of the surgery site and provide modifications for everyday movements.
We’ll also start you on gentle strengthening and stretching exercises to facilitate healing according to your surgeons protocols and the latest research. We’ll work to restore your elbow to its normal range of motion, then help you build up your arm strength. Working with grip and forearm strength and also moving onto your shoulder blade, core and upper back.
Finally, we’ll work with you to restore the movements necessary for your chosen sport, whether baseball or something else. With tailored exercises, you’ll relearn and rebuild the strength and mobility you need to get back in the game. We’ll also provide you with a personalized return-to-sport schedule so you know when you can safely begin your favorite activities. Often, our patients return to their chose sport stronger than they were prior to their injury. Our aim is to help you recover and become the very best version of the athlete you are.
Call Us Today to Get Started!
Undergoing a Tommy John surgery can be a frightening experience for a baseball player. Rest assured that our team of Mountain Home, AR-based occupational therapists will work with you to maximize your recovery so you safely return to the game you love!
Request an appointment to learn more about our customized rehabilitation programs.
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