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How to Get Dressed With a Sling

Dressing with one arm immobilised takes a little technique rather than strength. This guide shows how to get a shirt on and off safely.

Dressing without loading the repair

After shoulder surgery it is often important to wear your sling to protect the reconstruction or repair. So how do you get your shirt on and off safely while you have to wear it? The answer is technique rather than effort, and it is easier to see than to read.

Watch how it is done

In this video our physiotherapist Lucy takes you through how to do this safely.

Related guides

More patient videos and the recovery guides for each operation are on the rehabilitation page.

These instructions are general guidance for patients of Dr Kenneth Cutbush. Your own instructions may differ depending on your procedure. Always follow the advice given to you by Dr Cutbush and your physiotherapist. If something does not look or feel right, contact the rooms on (07) 3063 5500.