Exercise Program for Shoulder Dislocation

Lie on your back, holding a dowel or broom handle in both hands, palms down. Place your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

Lift your arms over your head, keeping your elbows straight. Only move as far as you can with minimal discomfort.

Hold for 5 seconds, then return to the starting position.

Repeat 10 times.

Stand in a doorway with the elbow on your affected side bent 90 degrees. Touch the front of that wrist against the wall on one side of the door frame.

Press your palm against the wall, keeping your elbow at your side. Hold for 5 seconds.

Repeat 10 times.

Stand with your affected arm close to a wall. Bend your elbow 90 degrees and touch the back of that wrist to the wall.

Press the back of your hand into the wall, keeping your elbow at your side. Hold for 5 seconds.

Repeat 10 times.

Stand with your affected arm close to a wall. Bend your elbow 90 degrees and touch the back of your hand, forearm, and elbow to the wall.

Press your elbow and forearm into the wall. Hold for 5 seconds.

Repeat 10 times.

Sit or stand up straight with your arms at your sides.

Keeping your shoulders relaxed, squeeze your shoulder blades together.

Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.

Repeat 10 times.