Shoulder Dislocation Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Why shoulders dislocate

The shoulder trades stability for range of motion. The socket is shallow, more like a golf ball on a tee than a deep cup. Most dislocations are anterior: the ball is forced out the front, often when the arm is raised and turned outward, as in a tackle, a fall on an outstretched hand, or a goalkeeper's dive.

A dislocation often damages the labrum (the rim of cartilage around the socket) and can dent the back of the humeral head. Those injuries influence how likely it is to dislocate again.

Who's at highest risk of recurrence

Young people, especially teenage boys and men in their twenties who play contact or overhead sports, have high recurrence rates after a first dislocation. Older adults dislocate again less often but are more likely to injure the rotator cuff at the same time. That's why an older patient who can't lift the arm well after a dislocation needs the cuff checked.

Rehabilitation

After a brief period of protection in a sling, we restore range of motion gradually. Strengthening then focuses on the rotator cuff, shoulder blade stabilisers and, importantly, control of the arm in the positions where it came out. Proprioceptive and reactive drills retrain the shoulder to respond quickly.

Return to sport is based on strength and control testing, not just time since injury. For young athletes with a high chance of recurrence, a surgical stabilisation may be recommended, and rehab after that follows the surgeon's protocol over four to six months.

Exercises often used for Shoulder Dislocation

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All shoulder exercises

Frequently asked questions