Parital Dislocations

[Dave C]

What can be done for partial dislocation of shoulders, this happens to me regularly while playing various sports and have been told that it is due to overstretching (normally when I'm playing volleyball), basically my shoulder dislocates but goes back into place almost instantly without me having to do much.

What can be done to help prevent this occuring, currently all i am doing is various stretches with a Duraband, pressups as well as some basic kinematics i was told to do.

Any help appreciated...

[Ruth]

Hello,

Lots and lots can be done to help with sub-luxing (partial dislocation) shoulders - for starters have a look at http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/shoulder/dislocated_shoulder.htm and http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/shoulder/shoulder_instability.html which both have quite a lot of information on the anatomy of the shoudler joint and what causes sub luxations.

You can view here http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/shoulder/dislocated_shoulder/dislocated_shoulder_strengthening.php information on strengthening the shoulder, however I would strongly suggest you visit your GP and get referred to a physio (or see one privately if you can) to get working on a rehab plan.

[Dave C]

Thanks Ruth

The information was good, some of the exercises recommended I have tried, and others are new, so hopefully they will help.

I was going to a physio for a while but for the time and cost that I was having to put it I didn't feel my injury was getting any better!

Dave

[Ruth]

Dave,

The shoulder is a very complex joint, perhaps you might consider seeing if you could visit a physio who has specific interests in the rehabilitation of the shoulder? It might be worth a shot. Certainly developing a strong rotator cuff might be of help to you in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like any information on exercises etc.