Dislocation of the Acromioclavicular Joint

Definition:
Displacement of the acromioclavicular joint; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
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
  • Stretching and ROM exercises
  • Posture program
  • Strengthening shoulder stabilizers
Dislocation of the Acromioclavicular Joint Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Table Slides
  • Child Pose
  • Passive IR Reach
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Passive ER With Stick
  • Scap Squeezes
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit

Dislocation of the Acromioclavicular Joint Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds
  • Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd
  • Hummers

Dislocation of the Acromioclavicular Joint Phase III

Purchase Phase

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