AC/Clavicle DJD Arthritis

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the AC/clavicle which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the front of the shoulder
  • Point tender on the acromioclavicular join
  • Pain when reaching across to the other shoulder with the affected arm
  • Pain with increased activity
Causes
  • Faulty posture
  • Inappropriate weight lifting techniques
  • Old injuries or trauma
  • Lack of strength of shoulder stabilizers
Treatment
  • Stretching and shoulder ROM exercises
  • Posture program
  • Strengthening shoulder stabilizers
AC/Clavicle DJD Arthritis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation

  • Foam Wedge In Flexion

  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction At Wall
  • Thoracic Stretch 1

  • T Band Wall Push W ER

  • Prone Thoracic Extension

  • Standing Posture

  • Sitting Posture

AC/Clavicle DJD Arthritis 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 DJD Arthritis Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups

  • Hummers

  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions

  • Wall Slides

  • Prone Rows

  • Single Arm Push Up Holds

  • Push Up Hand Fire