S/P AC Joint Reconstruction

Definition:
Surgery for an AC joint injury aims to relieve pain and restore function by removing the damaged end of the clavicle bone. The more sever sub-types of shoulder separation (IV through VI) usually require surgery due to the sever displacement of the clavicle causing pain and pressure on the nearby trepezius muscle.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the front of the shoulder
  • Pain when reaching overhead
  • Pain when trying to sleep on affected side
  • Instability in the shoulder and arm
  • Physical deformity- a bump on top of the shoulder
Causes
  • Common in collision sports
  • Fall on the tip of the shoulder
  • Fall on an outstretched hand
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization with sling
  • Progress to passive ROM, then to active ROM
  • Posture program
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
SP AC Joint Reconstruction Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • SP AC Joint Reconstruction
  • Pendulums
  • Passive Shoulder Flexion
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder External Rotation
  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Passive ER With Stick
  • Table Slides
  • Shoulder Sitting Posture
  • Scap Squeezes
  • Walkfite
  • WalkFit Program

SP AC Joint Reconstruction Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Tband Shoulder ER At Zero Deg
  • Tband Shoulder ER At 90 Deg
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Wall Slides
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Superman Holds
  • Curl Press

SP AC Joint Reconstruction Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds
  • Push Up Hand Fire