Shoulder Instability

Definition:
The state of being unstable, or lacking stability in the shoulder. The abnormal tendency of a joint to subluxate or dislocate with normal activities and stresses.

Symptoms
  • Pain caused by shoulder injury
  • Repeated shoulder dislocations
  • Repeated instances of the shoulder giving out
  • A persistent sensation of the shoulder feeling loose, slipping in and out of the joint, or just "hanging there"
Causes
  • Shoulder dislocation
  • Repetitive muscle strain
  • Multidirectional instability
Treatment
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Rotator cuff strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
  • Possible surgical intervention
Shoulder Instability Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Around The World Sumo
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Push Ups
  • Warrior
  • Down Dog
  • Tband Shoulder ER At 90 Deg
  • Superman Holds

Shoulder Instability Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Shoulder Circuit
  • Down Dog
  • Med Ball Push Up Circuit
  • Down Dog Scap Push Ups
  • Curl Press
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds

Shoulder Instability Phase III

Purchase Phase

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