The shoulder joint can move in a variety of directions, making it especially susceptible to dislocation. An acute shoulder dislocation occurs when the bone of the upper arm and shoulder blade bone pop out of place. This can be due to a sports injury, an extremely hard blow or a fall. Because an acute dislocated shoulder can be extremely painful, it is important to understand what kinds of therapy exercises can help treat it.
Isometric Shoulder Rotation
Stand in the middle of a doorway. Bend your elbow at a 90-degree angle and press the back of your wrist into the door frame. Attempt to push your hand outward into the frame of the door. Hold the exercise for about five seconds and then return to the starting position. Repeat nine more times. Rest for a few moments and then do two more sets of 10 repetitions.
Pendulum Swing
Stand in front of a table with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and lean over the table, supporting yourself with the uninjured arm. Gently swing your injured arm from side to side 20 times. Next, swing your injured arm in 20 small, careful circles. Finally, swing your arm backward and forward 20 times. Increase the distance of each swing as the pain in your shoulder begins to subside.
Shoulder Flexion and Extension
Stand up straight with your arms resting comfortably at your sides. Lift your arms up overhead as high as you can, making sure to keep your elbows locked straight. Hold the exercise for about five seconds. Bring your arms carefully back to the starting position and repeat nine more times. Next, extend the injured arm back behind you, once again keeping your elbow locked. Hold for five seconds and then repeat for a total of 10 repetitions.
Supine Punch
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing downward. Carefully lie back on the floor or on a bench. Extend your arms up above you and point the weights to the ceiling. Without bending your elbows, raise your shoulders up off of the floor about 3 inches. Hold the exercise for a few seconds and then carefully lower your shoulders back to the ground. Repeat for a total of 30 repetitions.
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