Protecting the Hemiplegic Shoulder
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Improper handling of the shoulder during wheelchair transfers and bed positioning can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. This video provides examples of proper and improper therapeutic handling methods critical to preventing shoulder pain.
Improper handling of the shoulder during wheelchair transfers and bed positioning can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. This video provides examples of proper and improper therapeutic handling methods critical to preventing shoulder pain.
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Possible Causes of Shoulder Pain in Hemiplegia
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Impingement and immobility are two factors which can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. Proper handling and positioning methods can help prevent shoulder pain.
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Scapular Mobilization: Upward Rotation
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Raising the upper extremity, over 90 degrees in shoulder flexion or abduction, can contribute to shoulder pain if the scapula has not been properly prepared. Jan Davis demonstrates how to flex the shoulder and mobilize the scapula in upward rotation.
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Treating Soft Tissue Tightness
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