Dislocation or Subluxation of the Shoulder

Definition:
An incomplete luxation or displacement of the shoulder; although a relationship is altered, contact between joint surfaces remains.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Loss of ROM of the shoulder
  • Numbness in the arm
  • Instability of the shoulder
Causes
  • Fall on an outstretched hand
  • Direct blow
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching of shoulder
  • Strengthen shoulder stabilizers
Dislocation or Subluxation of the Shoulder 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 Shoulder 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 Shoulder Phase III

Purchase Phase

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