Question 1

should someone with a dislocated shoulder injury still use dumbbells?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: With a shoulder dislocation u need to be careful not to get into positions that could cause your shoulder to redislocate, or aggravate a torn rotator cuff.
Using dumbbells/kettle bells are sometimes useful to strengthen the rotator cuff to help prevent redislocation, they can help with the dynamic stability of the shoulder.
Check with your therapist or physician to be sure what you are doing is ok.

Question 2

how to treat an injured or dislocated shoulder and injury in thigh rotater cup area?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is a complex issue. A person < 45 yo usually doesn't need surgery after one shoulder dislocation. A person > 45 may have torn a rotator cuff and may need surgery. It is my strong recommendation that you see an orthopedic surgeon with experience with shoulders for a thorough discussion of all the issues.

Question 3

how long can a dislocated shoulder take to heal?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: A shoulder dislocation can result in only a stretching of the ligaments, or in more severe cases, a fracture, tear of the rotator cuff or labrum. Thus, healing depends on the severity of the injury. Some patients require surgery, many do not. One big concern with dislocations is recurrence. Generally, the younger the patient, the more likely he is to continue to dislocate the shoulder.

Question 4

how can i get dislocated shoulder back into place?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Shoulder dislocations require getting the diagnosis right (direction of dislocation) and requires special treatment to reduce (put the joint back into place).  It is usually done with the patient asleep or at least sedated.  In our hands it is almost always gently done with the patient awake and requires significant training to perfect.

Question 5

how much time does a dislocated shoulder take to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: At age 40 you have a greater than 80% chance of a full recovery in 3 months. You should start moving by 3 weeks and exercising at 6 weeks.

Question 6

how long will it take for my dislocated shoulder to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the type and severity as well as your level of activity.  Generally, uncomplicated sprains usually take 6-12 weeks to heal.

Question 7

how can i find out if i tore something during a dislocated shoulder?

Accepted Answer

MRI: Dislocated shoulders almost always tear the surrounding capsule. Mri can be more specific.

Question 8

how long is it supposed to it take for a dislocated shoulder to heal?

Accepted Answer

Dislocated shoulder: Even a once-dislocated shoulder has a higher rate of dislocation. In general, soft tissue is made of collagen, which takes 6 weeks to heal.

Question 9

how can i "pop" a dislocated shoulder back into it's socket?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Unless it has come out of joint many times, it requires a trained physician to relocate a dislocated shoulder.

Question 10

how do you care for someone with a broken collarbone and dislocated shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle strap: A clavicle strap can help with positioning after suffering a broken collarbone.

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