Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long after dislocating a shoulder will you be able to play sports again?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends on the sport: Typically 3-4 weeks of immobilization is needed after a dislocation, followed by physical therapy. Early return would be about 6 weeks. I would not recommend any contact for 3 months. A good guild line is symmetrical strenght and range of motion, without pain.
Answered 2/8/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm 18 and active in sports and I have dislocated my shoulder, should I get surgery?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
I dislocated my knee about 10 months ago. should i still be wearing my j brace when playing sports or can i switch to something lighter? if i can switch, what is recommended?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My surgery was a dislocated knee. They say it's from playing sports. But i didn't really play sports because of my knee. Pain in knee and swelling?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Two ribs fractured my fibula and dislocated my ankle, how long will it be before i'm good enough to play sports?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Sports injury: shoulder sling recommendation for student living in the city. On saturday morning i dislocated my shoulder and sustained a hairline fracture on the top ball of my humerous bone. My doctor is recommending that i fully immobilize my right arm
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I had shoulder stabilisation surgery 2 years ago after i dislocated my shoulder 3 times. What sports are safe for me to play? Can i play rugby again?
Dislocated my shoulder twice , now I have a lebral tear.. Doctors told me its a small tear and you need physical theropy .. Can i play overhead sports?
I have dislocated my shoulder, how can I prevent it from re occurring? So that I can play sports etc
I have dislocated my right shoulder I am a right handed person how can I stop it from dislocating again in the future? And I play sports here and ther
I'm right handed I dislocated my shoulder for the first time will I be able to do boxing as a sport?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
