I dislocated my shoulder few month ago when I had an event in b-ball game. Currently, its popped (like a sound but not out from its spot-I assumed its muscle with muscle sound) but unhurt when I lay down trying to raise my arm to excercise it. I want to strengthen the shoulder by liftin some weights/go to gym so I can get back to play my basketball again. Is that possible? How to get back 100%?
2006-08-10 03:31:27 · 4 answers · asked by Lee 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
your best bet is to talk to an athletic trainer if your school has one, or your Dr. so that he/she can refer you to an physical therapist.
They are qualified professionals that can monitor your weight-lifting and track your progress! With the proper instruction and motivation, I don't see any reason why you should achieve 100% recovery! Best of Luck!!!
2006-08-10 04:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by Country Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you first dislocated your shoulder, did you go for therapy of any sort? How's your range of motion with that arm?
From what you said, it sounds like the joint is still unstable. You definitely want to strengthen it, but the key with injuries is to go slowly. You want to stress the tissue, so it gets stronger.. but not so much that you re-injure (a common mistake of many athletes).
I agree with the idea of going to talk to your doctor for a list of physical therapists in your area. Professionals have the training to know what will help and what will hinder your progress. If you have to skip a season to get back to 100% it's definitely worth the wait.
2006-08-10 07:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by Muse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all i would see a doctor who can refer you to a physiotherapist.. they will give you all the help you need before returning to weightlifting
2006-08-10 03:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please ask this of your doctor.
2006-08-10 04:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋