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    • 07/03/2013 at 1:47 pm #70320
      AvatarRobert Bruce Sullivan Jr
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      Hi there,

      I would like to ask and discuss the best ways to approach minor shoulder dislocation during workouts. Shoud you leave it and rest or work it with bands, stretch (how) to recover as fast as possible.
      thanks  

    • 07/05/2013 at 10:01 am #72358
      AvatarAnonymous
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      An MWod Model for Post Surgery/Post Injury Rehab

    • 07/07/2013 at 7:58 am #72371
      AvatarMatt Schoh
      Participant

      Thanks for that, I was thinking more of a instant procedure what one can do after the actual dislocation to start the recovery- work it with bands, SMR, or leave it and rest and not stretch?
      thanks

       
    • 07/08/2013 at 2:03 pm #72376
      AvatarMark Gibson
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      Cliff Notes:
      1. Rest
      2. See an Orthopedist
      3. Listen to said Orthopedist

      I’m not certain what a “minor” shoulder dislocation is.

      In my experience, the first thing that should be done is to visit an orthopedist. Dislocating a shoulder generally wreaks havoc on the associated labrum. If the dislocation occurs multiple times, you can be all  but certain the labrum is damaged leading to primary instability of the joint.
      The tissues of the shoulder literally deform (obviously) to allow for dislocation, this causes significant inflammation and pain in the joint. For this reason resting is the way to go immediately following the injury. Once the initial inflammation subsides, you can begin to strengthen the shoulder girdle. 

      When I struggled with dislocation, my PT had me work extensively with bands. Many of the exercises performed came out of Nolan Ryan’s Pitcher’s Bible. 

    • 07/08/2013 at 2:49 pm #72378
      AvatarAnonymous
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      Have you watched Pro Episode #15? or
      Post 400: Movement Hierarcy- Movement Complexity, Injury Rehab, and Making the Invisible Visible

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