Are you looking for shoulder dislocation treatment in Gurgaon? Then you can get all the information right here.
You can get the necessary physiotherapy treatments in Gurgaon. They hold expertise in physiotherapy for shoulder dislocation and other such physiotherapy treatments.
How does shoulder dislocation happen?
Shoulder dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball portion displaces off the shoulder socket. The shoulder joint on daily basis undergoes a lot of movement. The movement is possible because the socket is shallow and keeps the shoulder in place.
But, one can have an injury when the top portion of the arm bone moves away from the usual socket position. In shoulder subluxation, the injury is partial when the top of the arm bone has only partly displaced.
Physiotherapy can cure shoulder dislocation. Shoulder dislocation treatment in Gurgaon is available at Physioharbor. Physiotherapy exercises for shoulder dislocation in later stages help relieve the patient from the pain.
Causes of shoulder dislocation
● Accidents while driving vehicle can lead to extreme force on the shoulder and can dislocate it
● Sports injury
● Falling with pressure causing the top of the arm bone to dislocate in the front or back portion of the shoulder
● When it is not due to some trauma, it can have an atraumatic cause too. Like, while sleeping, such dislocations can happen
● It can also happen due to past trauma. Like ligament laxity in the past, old injuries related to sports, stretching of ligaments in shoulder portion, etc
Signs of shoulder dislocation
● Severe pain in the shoulder area
● Spasm in the muscles around the shoulder
● Movement restriction around the shoulder due to pain
● Noticeable displacement in the shoulder contour
● Feeling of weakness
● Nausea and vomiting sensation
● Sweating and restlessness
How can physiotherapy be of help for shoulder dislocation?
Physiotherapy can be of extreme help in the case of most shoulder dislocation-related injuries.
● Physiotherapy practices can help a person get back to their natural shoulder movements.
● The injured person can slowly and steadily control over shoulder area by continuous physiotherapy treatment during the injury period.
● The prescribed physiotherapy exercises reduce the soreness around the shoulder. It can restore the shoulder back to its normal position.
● Depending upon the intensity of dislocation, firstly immobilization in the injured area is advised. In this period, a sling is put over the injured shoulder area. The initial period can range from two weeks or more on the advice of the physiotherapist.
● Then it can be followed by physiotherapy exercises on the recommendation of physiotherapists for shoulder dislocation. The shoulder dislocation treatment center in Gurgaon has expert physiotherapists to treat shoulder dislocation.
Physiotherapy exercises for shoulder dislocation
In the initial period, immobilization helps the shoulder to get back the range of movement. After that only, the exercises can be done.
1. Stretches for neck and shoulders
● While standing upright, keep the arms side by side and try to squeeze the shoulder blades slowly.
● Imagine squishing a small berry in between the shoulder blades together slowly.
● You can repeat it 5-10 times and hold it for 8-10 seconds.
2. Self pendular (pendulum exercises) exercises for shoulders
● While standing bend down, and put one hand over the table for support.
● Swing the other hand (affected hand) to and fro, side to side, and circular motions each in separate sets.
● Repeat each set 5-10 times
3. Shoulder area muscles strengthening exercises
● Stand with the back against the wall and try to push your elbows back. One can use a soft cushion or a pillow to push back the elbow. Try to squeeze the shoulder blades slowly while pushing back the elbow. Repeat it 5-10 times with 10 seconds gap each time.
● Stand in front of the wall and try to push the pillow in the direction of the wall. Repeat it 5-10 times with 10 seconds gap each time.
● Stand beside the wall by keeping the pillow in line with the elbow and try to push the wall with the elbow. Repeat it 5-10 times with 10 seconds gap each time.
● Stand in front of the wall and keep the fist in front of the pillow and wall. Try to push the fist towards the pillow and the wall. Repeat it 5-10 times with 10 seconds gap each.
The inured person can do all such exercises depending upon the relief around the shoulder socket portion. They must do it only under the supervision of a physiotherapist. On the physiotherapist’s advice, they can keep or remove the sling while doing the exercises.