Shoulder Sprain/Strain

Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the shoulder when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the shoulder.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Swelling in the shoulder
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
Causes
  • Fall on an outstretched arm
  • Direct blow
  • Faulty posture
  • Sudden shoulder movement
  • Keeping arms elevated for an extended period of time
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Shoulder Sprain/Strain Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Thoracic Stretch III
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Shoulder Sprain/Strain Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Tband Shoulder ER At 90 Deg
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog

Shoulder Sprain/Strain Phase III

Purchase Phase

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