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What could you do to maintain your muscle mass while you're resting your dislocated shoulder?

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Dr. Jack Choueka answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Isometric exercises: If allowed by your dr. Isometric exercises can safely be done to maintain the strength of the shoulder while resting after a shoulder dislocation. If not then therapy after the shoulder as you can help to restore the strength of the shoulder.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Isometrics: Can do muscle contractions until your dr. Says its safe to begin rom and some strengthening exercises.

Answered 11/28/2017

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