Shoulder dislocations
A shoulder dislocation is very common amongst street soccer players. The shoulder joint is a very flexible joint, but it increases the chance of a shoulder dislocation. There can be 2 types of dislocation. The first type is where the arm bone is partially dislocated from the shoulder socket. The other type is where the arm bone is totally dislocated from the shoulder socket.
A shoulder dislocation is very common amongst street soccer players. The shoulder joint is a very flexible joint, but it increases the chance of a shoulder dislocation. There can be 2 types of dislocation. The first type is where the arm bone is partially dislocated from the shoulder socket. The other type is where the arm bone is totally dislocated from the shoulder socket.
Causes
1) Falling on your shoulder
2) Breaking your fall with hands
1) Falling on your shoulder
2) Breaking your fall with hands
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Symptoms
1) Swelling
2) Numbness
3) Deformation
4) Bruising
1) Swelling
2) Numbness
3) Deformation
4) Bruising
Treatment
A dislocated shoulder requires immediate medical attention. The doctor will move the arm bone back into the socket. Delay in seeking medical attention will only cause the pain and swelling to increase.
1) After seeing the doctor, use ice to treat shoulder. Ice the shoulder when swelling occurs or when there is pain. Icing will relief pain and help to reduce swelling. Ice for 20 minutes for 3 times per day using icepacks. Direct contact with the skin will lead to frost bite.
2) The doctor would recommend a shoulder sling to prevent any unnecessary movement and damage on the shoulder. It also provides comfort for the player.
3) Avoid holding your arm out with palm facing upwards.
Stretches
1) Sit down and fold your arms just that both hands have to grip on the elbow. Gently rock the elbow in and out, then side to side. Ensure that no pain or very little pain is felt.
2) Stand facing the wall, and push your fists into the wall.
3) Stand with your back facing the wall and try to push out using elbows.
4) Stand with your side facing the wall. Push out using your arm.
5) Once the shoulder is feeling a lot better, you can find a stick in the form of an umbrella that do not weigh too heavy and lift it above the head.
6) Hold the stick behind your back and push as far out a possible, keeping hands straight at all times.
A dislocated shoulder requires immediate medical attention. The doctor will move the arm bone back into the socket. Delay in seeking medical attention will only cause the pain and swelling to increase.
1) After seeing the doctor, use ice to treat shoulder. Ice the shoulder when swelling occurs or when there is pain. Icing will relief pain and help to reduce swelling. Ice for 20 minutes for 3 times per day using icepacks. Direct contact with the skin will lead to frost bite.
2) The doctor would recommend a shoulder sling to prevent any unnecessary movement and damage on the shoulder. It also provides comfort for the player.
3) Avoid holding your arm out with palm facing upwards.
Stretches
1) Sit down and fold your arms just that both hands have to grip on the elbow. Gently rock the elbow in and out, then side to side. Ensure that no pain or very little pain is felt.
2) Stand facing the wall, and push your fists into the wall.
3) Stand with your back facing the wall and try to push out using elbows.
4) Stand with your side facing the wall. Push out using your arm.
5) Once the shoulder is feeling a lot better, you can find a stick in the form of an umbrella that do not weigh too heavy and lift it above the head.
6) Hold the stick behind your back and push as far out a possible, keeping hands straight at all times.