AC/Clavicle Disclocation

Definition:
Displacement of the AC/clavicle; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.

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
  • Stretching and shoulder ROM exercises
  • Posture program
  • Strengthening shoulder stabilizers
AC/Clavicle Disclocation Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Shoulder Sitting Posture
  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Passive Shoulder Flexion
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Passive ER With Stick
  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Armpit To Wall
  • Table Slides
  • Stationary Bike

AC/Clavicle Disclocation Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Abduction At Wall
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Wall Slides
  • Restorative Shoulder Quadrant
  • Tband Shoulder ER At 90 Deg
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit

AC/Clavicle Disclocation Phase III

Purchase Phase

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