AC/Clavicle Fracture

Definition:
A break in the clavicle bone.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the front of the shoulder
  • Sharp pain with shoulder movements
  • Point tender to clavicle
Causes
  • Fall on an outstretched hand
  • Fall onto shoulder
  • Direct blow to clavicle
Treatment
  • Use of a sling for immobilization
  • Surgical intervention is sometimes required
  • Progress to shoulder ROM exercises and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Strengthen shoulder stabilizers
AC/Clavicle Fracture 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
  • Passive Shoulder External Rotation
  • Passive IR Reach

AC/Clavicle Fracture 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 Fracture Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers

  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides

  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds

  • Push Up Hand Fire