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shoulder dislocation - tales of woe/joy wanted 5-Jan-2009 At 3:55:18 AM V

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I have a dodgy shoulder. First anterior dislocation was caused in a XC skiing accident in 1996. I have
since managed to injure the shoulder skiing, climbing, swimming, and surfing. After the first couple of
dislocations I decided to see a physio. The physio recommended using a theraband for strengthening
the joint and shortening the stretched ligaments. I found that therabands work well for rehab, and I
have had pretty good mileage doing functional fitness type exercises also, as this builds stabilising
muscles around the shoulder. When in the weight room, avoid machines - use only free weights or
body weight, and lift with good technique. Avoid further dislocations as this makes the joint weaker
(easier said than done, I know). I haven't had a disloc in about 6 years, but I'm still careful. I've done
a lot of very hard and varied exercise since then involving shoulders, with no ill effects. I was
examined by a physio about 4 years ago and she said that my dodgy shoulder appeared now to be
stronger than the good one!

Naturally, your mileage may vary, depending on the nature and seriousness of the injury. Obtain a
second opinion if you're not sure, but I'd say Dr Julian has probably seen quite a few bad shoulders by
now.

Neurofen and whiskey is not such a bad treatment either. I'd go for Chemist's Own and maybe wash it
back with a nice peaty single malt like Talisker, though currently I'm enjoying Wasmund's ;-)