Recovery from shoulder dislocation

twentyfive · 01-29-2007, 10:07 PM

hi all,

my shoulder got dislocated in a basketball game yesterday. i'm not planning to resume any lifting anytime soon, but i think it would be a good idea to start planning now (in advance) for an exercise regime that i could embark on in 2 months time that would slowly strengthen my shoulder at minimal risk of it dislocating again.

also are there any particular exercises that i shd avoid while my shoulder is still not fully mended?

your advice is appreciated, and many thanks in advance.

DJAuto · 01-29-2007, 10:31 PM

Avoid BTN movements unless you can do them without any type of discomfort. Even if, make sure you don't go too low and risk dislocation again.

Start with low weight high reps. Build up slowly.

Sick Puppy · 01-29-2007, 10:45 PM

You been set up for physio/ rehab yet? Generally they give you a few exercises, then increase the duration/ number gradually...

Skysetafire · 01-29-2007, 10:55 PM

Im actually working with a guy right now who dislocated his shoulder at the gym about a month ago. He's currently going through a re-hab physical trainer and shes not helping him at all. So he came to me and basically all i have him doing is a basic 4 day training schedule, and the days he does anything involving the shoulder he does light weight low reps to build the muscle and tendons that were torn during his dislocation. His strength is increasing and so is his morale! give it a try and see what it can do for you. remember light weight light reps and youll soon see a strength increase again.

twentyfive · 01-29-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DJAuto

Avoid BTN movements unless you can do them without any type of discomfort. Even if, make sure you don't go too low and risk dislocation again.

Start with low weight high reps. Build up slowly.

what's BTN movements? behind-the-neck?

twentyfive · 01-29-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick Puppy

You been set up for physio/ rehab yet? Generally they give you a few exercises, then increase the duration/ number gradually...

physio is starting this week... not sure what's been planned by the doc.

twentyfive · 01-29-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Skysetafire

Im actually working with a guy right now who dislocated his shoulder at the gym about a month ago. He's currently going through a re-hab physical trainer and shes not helping him at all. So he came to me and basically all i have him doing is a basic 4 day training schedule, and the days he does anything involving the shoulder he does light weight low reps to build the muscle and tendons that were torn during his dislocation. His strength is increasing and so is his morale! give it a try and see what it can do for you. remember light weight light reps and youll soon see a strength increase again.

ok, thanks Skysetafire. since many upper body workouts will involve shoulder to some extent because of the weight carried by the arms, i shd use light reps for my entire upper body workout?

twentyfive · 02-01-2007, 08:05 AM

went for my first physio. i couldn't even properly do a weightless front delt raise up past 90 deg (perpendicular to the body). i have such a looooong way to go...

twentyfive · 02-20-2007, 02:05 AM

it's over 3 weeks since the accident. my left delts and left lat have almost wasted away compared to my right side, so i look really unbalanced, esp from the back view.

movement of the left arm is still limited, rehab/physio continues...

i really want to go back to the gym and train properly asap.

Buff_Daddy · 02-20-2007, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by twentyfive

it's over 3 weeks since the accident. my left delts and left lat have almost wasted away compared to my right side, so i look really unbalanced, esp from the back view.

movement of the left arm is still limited, rehab/physio continues...

i really want to go back to the gym and train properly asap.

As someone who has had a dislocation a few years ago, this is what I would do If i was you...

1. Go to a sports doctor/orthopedic doctor ASAP
2. They will examine you and may likely order an MRI... a must to find out what is going on in your shoulder.
3. If the MRI is clear, you may just be told to continue a gradual buildup with a physio program a few months...
4. If the MRI shows a tear, you may be told to still continue as above since some small tears can self heal within a few months after the initial injury.
... OR your tear may never heal ...

Seriously, the potential for tearing something in your shoulder is very high on a dislocation and once torn (eg cartilage), rarely self heals...this means one thing...surgery.

I cant tell you how many physio /osteo sessions i had...all wasted... first you must diagnose (MRI)... then treat it.

Hope this helps..

any questions, pm me.

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twentyfive · 02-20-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Buff_Daddy

As someone who has had a dislocation a few years ago, this is what I would do If i was you...

1. Go to a sports doctor/orthopedic doctor ASAP
2. They will examine you and may likely order an MRI... a must to find out what is going on in your shoulder.
3. If the MRI is clear, you may just be told to continue a gradual buildup with a physio program a few months...
4. If the MRI shows a tear, you may be told to still continue as above since some small tears can self heal within a few months after the initial injury.
... OR your tear may never heal ...

Seriously, the potential for tearing something in your shoulder is very high on a dislocation and once torn (eg cartilage), rarely self heals...this means one thing...surgery.

I cant tell you how many physio /osteo sessions i had...all wasted... first you must diagnose (MRI)... then treat it.

Hope this helps..

any questions, pm me.

thanks! the MRI is scheduled.
i hope i never have to hear the doctor tell me that it will "never heal"...

Growing-up · 02-20-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by twentyfive

thanks! the MRI is scheduled.
i hope i never have to hear the doctor tell me that it will "never heal"...

It is very simple. Follow your doctor instructions, yes, if you feel pain stop!
But above all and from now on, warm up, don't get your shoulder in a awkward position, work your biceps in line with the rest of your body. Yes for at least six months (that was my case) I could not lift heavy (as much as I was burning to try it) unless you are working legs

And exercise control and patience, soon you will discover that it is harder to say than to do.

Frank

crawford62 · 02-20-2007, 09:54 PM

If you aren't taking any glucosamine/chondroiton, i recommend starting. I dislocated my shoulder a year ago and that stuff really helped me with the pain and made all of my joints feel better overall.

infinitenexus · 02-20-2007, 10:12 PM

Hey man, don't let it get you down. I had a shoulder dislocationg and SLAP tear about 8 months ago, and now I'm back to normal, except for like 2 exercises that I didn't like doing anyways

I just make sure to do lots of rotator cuff and rear delt strengthening exercises. I wasn't able to do any direct delt or chest exercises for around 3 months after my injury, but my back was okay from about 1 1/2 months out, so I started working my back out all the time. That ended up strengthening my injured areas a good bit, and it gave me nice lats. So don't worry if you can't train your shoulder right now, just use it as an excuse to hit some leg machines. You'll be back lifting in a bit. Just make sure to take it easy and you'll be just fine.

But for the rest of your life, especially make sure to do rotator cuff exercises and stretch.

twentyfive · 02-23-2007, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitenexus

Hey man, don't let it get you down. I had a shoulder dislocationg and SLAP tear about 8 months ago, and now I'm back to normal, except for like 2 exercises that I didn't like doing anyways

I just make sure to do lots of rotator cuff and rear delt strengthening exercises. I wasn't able to do any direct delt or chest exercises for around 3 months after my injury, but my back was okay from about 1 1/2 months out, so I started working my back out all the time. That ended up strengthening my injured areas a good bit, and it gave me nice lats. So don't worry if you can't train your shoulder right now, just use it as an excuse to hit some leg machines. You'll be back lifting in a bit. Just make sure to take it easy and you'll be just fine.

But for the rest of your life, especially make sure to do rotator cuff exercises and stretch.

thanks!

when your shoulder dislocated and put you out of action, did you find your body losing symmetry, because the muscles on the injured side kind of waste away? that's the case for me.

twentyfive · 03-03-2007, 06:23 AM

does anyone know the condition in which someone has a shoulder dislocation which doesn't seem that bad but the delts just don't grow back? that seems to be my condition right now.

according to my doc, the MRI shows no labram tear (whatever that means), and he said that was good news. the problem is, he hasn't got a clue why my left shoulder muscles are deteriorating so fast and why i don't seem to be able to contract my left delts... the only way i can raise my left arm sideways to almost horizontal is if i did a shrug and my whole body leaned towards the right.

i'm probably going to find another doc to get a second opinion on my injury...

Growing-up · 03-03-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by twentyfive

does anyone know the condition in which someone has a shoulder dislocation which doesn't seem that bad but the delts just don't grow back? that seems to be my condition right now...

...i'm probably going to find another doc to get a second opinion on my injury...

Look for a specialist; what people usually call a second opinion.
Maybe you did not tear the labram and that is making him think that no shoulder surgery is necessary, but some muscle did trap some nerve that is not allowing you to do normal shoulder movements, look for a specialist, maybe it is not a matter of tissue tear but something else with nerves and arteries.

twentyfive · 03-24-2007, 04:14 AM

my latest report is out. i have injured my brachioplexus...

Growing-up · 03-24-2007, 08:34 AM

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my latest report is out. i have injured my brachioplexus...

Understood, but no damage to the nerve roots correct?
The branchioplexus is quite important and requires lots of care, sorry no more lifting for a while, must follow the recovery therapy that the doctors are going to recomend stick to the game plan, my prayers are with you.

-Frank

twentyfive · 03-24-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Growing-up

Understood, but no damage to the nerve roots correct?
The branchioplexus is quite important and requires lots of care, sorry no more lifting for a while, must follow the recovery therapy that the doctors are going to recomend stick to the game plan, my prayers are with you.

-Frank

no more lifting for a while is ok. i just hope it's not forever.

thanks for your prayers, frank.

dougc · 03-24-2007, 11:58 AM

Good luck with everything and just listen to what your doctor and physical therapist say.

BradleyS · 03-24-2007, 12:19 PM

is surgery require?

I have 40% of my labrum torn in my right shoulder...it isn't fun

Growing-up · 03-24-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by twentyfive

no more lifting for a while is ok. i just hope it's not forever.

thanks for your prayers, frank.

Besides the degree of the damage, it will directly depend on how strong you stick to the doctors / therapists? instructions; and your will to recover will affect that too.
You are strong, quite strong for your size and age. Man, don?t loose hope, don?t loose focus, there are hundred things you can still do, but stick to what the doctors are going to tell you.
-Frank

twentyfive · 03-24-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Growing-up

Besides the degree of the damage, it will directly depend on how strong you stick to the doctors / therapists? instructions; and your will to recover will affect that too.
You are strong, quite strong for your size and age. Man, don?t loose hope, don?t loose focus, there are hundred things you can still do, but stick to what the doctors are going to tell you.
-Frank

thanks. i will come back stronger!