The Unstable Shoulder - Physiotherapy for Shoulder Pain Relief in Mandurah
Dislocation or subluxation of the shoulder is a result of shoulder instability. Dislocation is when the joint pops out of joint and has to be assisted back into position, or slowly goes back into position with time. Subluxation is when the shoulder joint pops out and then goes back into position immediately. It can still cause a lot of pain and inflammation because tissues have been stretched beyond what they were designed to do. Instability injuries are common around the shoulder. Instability of the shoulder is commonly seen in association with other injuries. Rotator cuff, labrum tears, fracture, axillary nerve involvement, are typical examples. Stretching of the shoulder capsule and the ligaments that are associated with it (anterior, medial and inferior), create most of the instability. There are 4 common forms of instability: 1. Anterior/front (most commonly seen and often traumatic) 2. Posterior/back 3. Inferior (...