Ac joint separation physical therapy

    • [PDF File]Rehabilitation Protocol for AC Joint Reconstruction

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      The AC joint is where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the highest point of the shoulder blade (acromion). MECHANISM OF INJURY The most common cause for a separation of the AC joint is from a fall directly onto the shoulder. The fall injures the ligaments that surround and stabilize the AC joint. If the force is severe enough, the ligaments attaching to the underside of the clavicle are torn ...

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    • [PDF File]AC Joint Rehab Protocol Conservative

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      Conservative treatment of Grade 111 acromioclavicular joint injuries usually consists of immobilization of the arm in a sling for 2-4 weeks followed by physical therapy. The initial phase of rehabilitation is greatly hindered by the fact that initial sling removal ofien exacerbates a patient's symptoms. This increase in pain leads to muscle ...

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    • [PDF File]Standard of Care: Acromioclavicular Joint Separation Case ...

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      Acromioclavicular joint (AC) separations are one of the most common injuries seen in orthopedic and sports medicine practices, accounting for 9% of all injuries to the shoulder girdle.1–3 Various operative and nonoperative treatment schemes have been described for the management of AC joint injuries.4–33 Although consider ...

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    • [PDF File]Frisbie Memorial Hospital Gr I/II Acromioclavicular Separation

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      Motions that increase stress on the AC joint (i.e. IR behind the back, cross-body adduction, and end-range flexion) are to be approached cautiously and within the patient’s own pain threshold. Continue deltoid and rotator cuff isometric exercises in multiple planes. AAROM: (weeks 7-8) o Begin supine AAROM flexion as tolerated. o Pulleys in planes of flexion, scaption and abduction. AROM ...

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    • A Taping Technique for the Treatment of Acromioclavicular ...

      2016-07-15 · Physical therapy for 6 weeks Imaging AP, axillary, and Zanca views AP and serendipity views AP, scapular Y, and axillary or Velpeau views to evaluate for associated fractures AP view of the ...

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    • [PDF File]Shoulder Separation and Acromioclavicular Joint Injury

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      An AC joint separation or dislocation occurs when the restraints that normally secure this joint are traumatically ruptured. Reconstruction of the AC joint stabilizes this important joint by utilizing multiple new restraints established surgically. Procedure: Immediate Post Op Outpatient physical therapy- starts post op day 2-3 Goals: Preserve the integrity of the surgical repair Minimize pain ...

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    • [PDF File]Rehabilitation of Acromioclavicular Joint Separations ...

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      The most common cause for a separation of the AC joint is from a fall directly onto the shoulder. The fall injures the ligaments that surround and stabilize the AC joint. If the force is severe enough, the ligaments attaching to the underside of the clavicle are torn. This causes the "separation" of the collarbone and shoulder blade. The shoulder blade actually moves downward from the weight ...

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    • AC Joint Reconstruction Protocol(1)

      2016-09-21 · Durham: Rehab and Sports Therapy Center Rehab 3: One High Standard, Three Local Partners For more information go to www.rehab-3.com Gr I/II Acromioclavicular Separation Week one Weeks two to four Initial Evaluation Evaluate Posture and position of the shoulder girdle Rule out cervical injury with neurological screen PROM Assess RTW and sport expectations Posture and position of …

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    • AC Joint Separation Treatment | Surgery? | Steven Struhl MD | NYC

      Physical Therapy Management of the patient with an acromioclavicular joint separation; primarily conservative management. ... Classification of AC Joint Separation - Rockwood Classification, 1990 4, 6 • Type I o Mild sprain of the AC ligament o No disruption of AC or coracoclavicular ligaments • Type II o Disruption of the AC joint o AC joint wider because of disruption (

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    • [PDF File]AC Joint Reconstruction Protocol

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      AC Joint Rehab Protocol (Types I to III) Phase One • Decrease pain. • Active assisted ROM to include elevation and depression of the arm in the plane of the scapula. • Do not go beyond the limit where the pain begins • Modalities • Isometric flexion/extension. • Criteria to advance to Phase 2 o 75% of FROM compared to opposite shoulder o Minimal pain on palpation of the AC joint o ...

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