Possible Causes of Shoulder Pain in Hemiplegia
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Impingement and immobility are two factors which can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. Proper handling and positioning methods can help prevent shoulder pain.
Impingement and immobility are two factors which can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. Proper handling and positioning methods can help prevent shoulder pain.
Preventing Shoulder Pain Similar Videos
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Scapular Mobilization in Supine
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It is often easier to mobilize the scapula of patients demonstrating poor trunk control, or heavy upper extremities, with the patient in supine. Jan Davis shows how to perform scapular elevation, protraction and upward rotation with a stroke survivor
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Scapular Mobilization: Upward Rotation
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Raising the upper extremity, over 90 degrees in shoulder flexion or abduction, can contribute to shoulder pain if the scapula has not been properly prepared. Jan Davis demonstrates how to flex the shoulder and mobilize the scapula in upward rotation.
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Scapular Mobilization: Protraction
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Scapular mobilization in shoulder protraction (sometimes called scapular abduction) can effectively reduce shoulder pain when performed correctly. Begin scapular protraction only after determining the excursion of the scapula in elevation.
