| Shoulder dislocation exercises are the key to a fast | | | | at home. |
| and effective rehabilitation, strengthening the rotator | | | | 3) The third phase is the strengthening one, in which |
| cuff to full functionality and preventing future injuries | | | | light resistance can be applied. This can come in the |
| from occurring again. A dislocation occurs due to a | | | | form of rubber bands or light weights. The rotator cuff |
| traumatic event like an accident or a bad fall. In 95% of | | | | is more and more challenged and growing stronger, |
| instances it is an anterior dislocation, with the Humeral | | | | while proper form must be maintained at all times. A |
| Head slipping out and in front of its socket, the Glenoid. | | | | correct form must never be sacrificed at the |
| The pain is severe and, once the Humeral Head has | | | | expenses of resistance applied, as this is a program of |
| been repositioned into the Glenoid, the patient is given | | | | rehabilitation, not weight lifting records. |
| anti inflammatories and painkillers to relieve the pain | | | | 4) The fourth phase can last up to few months, |
| and reduce the inflammation. The arm is put in a swing | | | | depending on severity of injury, and is the natural |
| for the time being and when the therapist sees it fit, a | | | | continuation of the third, a progressive strengthening of |
| rehabilitation program can start to recover the cuff | | | | the rotator cuff with heavier resistance applied, without |
| strength and also to help reducing inflammation | | | | compromising form. |
| naturally, rather than relying just on drugs. | | | | Shoulder dislocation exercises are specifically targeted |
| A rehabilitative program for shoulder dislocations is | | | | at the rotator cuff muscles, the Infraspinatus, |
| divided in four parts: | | | | Supraspinatus, Teres Minor and Subscapularis, not |
| 1) A passive Phase: in this phase all shoulder dislocation | | | | other major shoulder muscles like the Deltoid. They |
| exercises are performed by the therapist who actually | | | | consist of rotational exercises that target the rotator |
| performs the required movements. The patient must | | | | cuff only to strengthen it and provide a solid foundation |
| not put an input in these movements so as not to | | | | for all shoulder movements and to prevent future |
| stress or even cause further damage to the rotator | | | | injuries. |
| cuff tendons and muscles. | | | | A strong rotator cuff is the prerequisite of a strong |
| 2) Once the cuff has sufficiently recovered, the patient | | | | shoulder, allowing the arm to perform tasks in all daily |
| can start an active phase performed without any | | | | activities and exertions in sports. By keeping the arm |
| resistance but just the sole arm weight. This light | | | | steady into its shoulder socket, it also makes future |
| approach gives the rotator cuff a chance to start | | | | dislocations less likely to happen again. A professionally |
| strengthening without jeopardizing the gains of the | | | | devised program of shoulder dislocation exercises |
| preceding phase. The movements consist of rotational | | | | works not just as a remedial measure to rehabilitate |
| external and internal exercises to be performed with | | | | the shoulder affected but also as a preventive tool to |
| proper form, not just at the therapist surgery, but also | | | | avoid or reduce the risk of future injuries. |