Introduction to Preventing Shoulder Pain
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Most painful shoulders can be prevented if those working with stroke survivors are better informed and better trained. Jan Davis introduces three stroke survivors and the proper handling methods used to prevent shoulder pain.
Most painful shoulders can be prevented if those working with stroke survivors are better informed and better trained. Jan Davis introduces three stroke survivors and the proper handling methods used to prevent 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: Protraction
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Scapular mobilization in shoulder protraction (sometimes called scapular abduction) can effectively reduce shoulder pain when performed correctly. Begin scapular protraction only after determining the excursion of the scapula in elevation.
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Scapular Mobilization in Supine
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It is often easier to mobilize the scapula of patients demonstrating poor trunk control, or heavy upper extremities, with the patient in supine. Jan Davis shows how to perform scapular elevation, protraction and upward rotation with a stroke survivor
