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2024年5月7日 · Rehabilitation exercises for an AC joint sprain or separation will depend on the severity of the injury. Exercises should begin only when the ligaments have healed, and you have no pain during normal daily activities.

2024年2月11日 · In this blog, I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about acromioclavicular joint injuries, sometimes referred to as a separated shoulder, including whether or not surgery is necessary, as well as provide you with a comprehensive rehab program.

ACJ injuries are common due to falls on the point of the shoulder such as in falling of a bicycle and often result in a step deformity of the ACJ due to rupturing of the ligaments that support this structure.

Three common barriers preventing successful rehabilitation were identified and addressed: Pain, Apprehension, and (anterior chest wall) Stiffness to regain Scapular control, effectively termed “PASS” for AC joint rehabilitation. Clinical Relevance

If you've separated or sprained your AC acromioclavicular joint, this video will show you the full rehab program plus the tests you need to properly diagnose the injury and the stages of...

2016年10月11日 · How to Treat an Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain: 1. Ice. Applying ice directly onto the point of the shoulder pain is helpful to minimize swelling and help to alleviate pain. Apply ice for five to 10 minutes at a time, three to five times per day to achieve maximum results. 2. Sling. Using a sling will help to relieve some of the weight from ...

Rehabilitation Protocol Non-operative Acromioclavicular Joint Separation Phase I: Gradual ROM (Injury to 2 weeks) • Ice encouraged for the first week at a minimum: should be used 3-4 times per day. • Sling should be in place for 5-7 days when not performing exercises. • Initiate exercise program 3 times per day:

2016年7月12日 · A properly designed rehab program for a nonoperative AC joint injury must be developed to address the functional needs of each specific patient. Professional and amateur athletes, the construction worker, as well as the sedentary desk worker can incur AC joint injuries.

To prevent inflammation, apply a bag of crushed ice or frozen peas to the shoulder for 20 minutes after performing all the exercises. You should not experience any pain with the exercises. If you are unable to perform any of the exercises because of pain or stiffness, call your doctor.