Would you like to know more about rehabilitation after a shoulder dislocation? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our fysiotherapists.
The treatment after a shoulder dislocation depends on any additional damage as a result of the dislocation. Read more this page.
Have you had a shoulder luxation (dislocated shoulder), make an appointment here.
If you've had your first full dislocation of the shoulder (often after trauma), you'll probably have seen an emergency room doctor to have the head of the shoulder dislocated (reposed). It is often not possible to put the shoulder back on its own, unless the shoulder is just below luxation, a so-called subluxation.
A shoulder dislocation is often very painful as long as the shoulder is dislocated. The moment the head is back in the socket (reposed), most of the pain disappears and rehabilitation can begin. After a dislocated shoulder, rehabilitation is important to prevent further dislocations and to regain the function of your shoulder. A luxation can damage the cartilage and other structures. The more often the shoulder dislocates, the worse this is for the joint and the more difficult it becomes for the joint fysiostabilize therapy.
With ultrasound we can assess whether, as a result of the dislocation, damage has occurred to the tendons that control the shoulder and whether damage has occurred to the cartilage (Hill Sacks lesion). The cartilage ring (labrum) between the head and socket can also be partially assessed with ultrasound.
If your shoulder despite fysiotherapy, feels unstable or if there is another luxation, we will inform the GP and ask for a referral to an orthopedist to further assess your shoulder and make a plan of action.
Your rehabilitation is focused on your specific situation. The first phase is aimed at controlling the pain and improving the mobility of the shoulder. After that, the load capacity of the shoulder should be improved. Finally, there will be sport-specific training.
During the intake, your shoulder problem will be mapped out on the basis of an interview and a physical examination.
After the intake, a treatment plan is drawn up and discussed. It tells you what the best treatment is for you.
If you have shoulder complaints, you will be treated according to one of our care plans. This care plan has been specially developed for shoulder complaints and shows good results.
Tests are taken at fixed times and questionnaires are completed to monitor your rehabilitation. The outcome is evaluated and the treatment plan adjusted if necessary.
After the intake, it may be decided to make an ultrasound of your shoulder to assess whether damage has occurred to the structures around the shoulder joint. The main goal of the treatment after a shoulder dislocation is to prevent new dislocations and to be able to function without complaints in daily life, work and sports. To achieve this, we train coordination, strength, speed and endurance of the muscles around the shoulder joint.
This approach can be supplemented with manual therapy, Mulligan concept, taping and an isokinetic strength test (cybex).
If your complaint is not listed on our site, please contact us. Based on a conversation and physical examination, assess what may be the matter. Then we can draw up a plan of action with you.
You can reach us by phone or email via the telephone number or registration form below. Clearly state the complaint. Then we make an appointment with a specialist fysiotherapist.
