The treatment of multidirectional instability of the shoulder with a rehabilitation programme: Part 2. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Lyn; Warby, Sarah; Balster, Simon; Lenssen, Ross; Pizzari, Tania
• Is Part Of: Shoulder & elbow. Volume 9:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 53
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: exercise -- multidirectional instability -- scapula -- shoulder -- rehabilitation; Elbow -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Periodicals; Shoulder Joint -- Periodicals; Elbow Joint -- Periodicals; 617.572005
• DOI: 10.1177/1758573216652087
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-5732

Abstract

Background: The most commonly recommended initial treatment for multidirectional instability is a rehabilitation program. Although there is evidence to support the effect of conservative management on this condition, the published literature provides little information on the exercise parameters of such programs. Methods: This paper is the second part of a two-part series that outlines a six-stage rehabilitation program for multidirectional instability with a focus on scapula control and exercise drills into functional positions. This paper outlines stages 3 to 6 of this rehabilitation program. Results and Conclusions: This clinical protocol is currently being tested for efficacy as part of a randomized controlled trial (Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry #ACTRN12613001240730). The information in this paper and additional online supplementary files will provide therapists with adequate detail to replicate the rehabilitation program in the clinical setting.