Dislocation or Subluxation of the Inferior Humerus

Definition:
Displacement of the inferior humerus; 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
  • Numbness in the arm
  • Loss of ROM of the shoulder
  • Arm appears to be held upward or behind the head
Causes
  • Hyper abduction of the arm
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching of shoulder
  • Strengthen shoulder stabilizers
Dislocation or Subluxation of the Inferior Humerus 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 or Subluxation of the Inferior Humerus Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Dislocation or Subluxation of the Inferior Humerus Phase III

Purchase Phase

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