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: 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.
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Treating Soft Tissue Tightness
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Tightness of soft tissue structures of the trunk and upper extremity often precede painful shoulders in stroke survivors. Jan Davis demonstrates a step-by-step approach to preventing shoulder pain by maintaining the length of soft tissue structures.
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Protecting the Hemiplegic Shoulder
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Improper handling of the shoulder during wheelchair transfers and bed positioning can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. This video provides examples of proper and improper therapeutic handling methods critical to preventing shoulder pain.
