Glenohumeral Rehabilitation

Shoulder Girdle RehabilitationKevin McMenaminAthletesObjectivesLocate the bones and muscles.Know the shoulder articulations.Discuss the common shoulder injuries. Discuss shoulder girdle rehabilitation process.Understand methods of preventing shoulder injuries.

Bone StructureConsists of three bones:ScapulaClavicleHead of humerus

MusclesTrapeziusLevator scapulaeRhomboidsSerratus anteriorPectoralis minorDeltoidTeres majorLatissimus dorsi

Pectoralis majorRotator cuff (SITS):SupraspinatusInfraspinatusTeres minorSubscapularis

ArticulationsAcromioclavicular JointSternoclavicular JointGlenohumeral Joint (Shoulder Joint)Scapulothoracic Joint

Most injuries occur at the glenohumeral joint.Common InjuriesShoulder instability (Dislocated)ArthritisFrozen Shoulder:Extreme stiffness of the shoulder Rotator cuff tear:Occurs when the tendons tear

Rotator Cuff TearCause:Repetitive stressFallingLifting or pullingBone Spurs- overgrowth of bone.

Sports Involving Shoulder InjuriesSwimmingBaseballPower Lifting

Sport Related InjuriesReasons:To much force or weight on joint.Overhand rotation is an irregular motion.More injury prone in this motion.

Surgeries Shoulder ImpingementRotator Cuff Arthroscopic Dislocation

Rehabilitation ProcessResistance band exercises.Sleeper StretchElectric StimulationArm bike training.Lasts up to eighteen months.

Resistance BandsStabilizes the shoulder joint.Exercises:Internal/External rotationLateral raisesFront raisesStrengthens surrounding muscles.Rotator cuff muscles.

Electric StimulationUses electrical currents to activate nerves.One of the major components of shoulder injuries.

Arm Bike TrainingPrevents shoulder and elbow joint problems.Increases chances of better posture.Strengthens core muscles around the shoulder.Injury PreventionNon-athletes should perform:Exercises involving upper body movements.Cardiovascular exercisesFlexibility exercises

Athletes should perform:Resistance bandsSleeper StretchCardiovascular exercises

ConclusionShoulder rehabilitation:Can be prevented through daily exercises.Is a tough injury to get through including surgery.Lasts close to eighteen months.