Sprains and Strain of Acromioclavicular Ligament

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

Symptoms
  • Pain in the front of the shoulder
  • Point tender to the AC/clavicle joint
  • Pain with overhead shoulder movements
  • Possible bump on the top of the shoulder
Causes
  • Fall on the tip of the shoulder
  • Fall on an outstretched hand
Treatment
  • Period of sling use for immobilization
  • Stretching and shoulder ROM exercises
  • Posture program
  • Strengthening shoulder stabilizers
Sprains and Strain of Acromioclavicular Ligament Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Sprains and Strain of Acromioclavicular Ligament Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Sprains and Strain of Acromioclavicular Ligament Phase III

Purchase Phase

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