Does anyone know any good at home PT for a dislocated shoulder?

Question

I dislocated my left shoulder 5 days ago. I followed up with my doctor and he recommended PT. My insurance won't cover the PT and I don't have the $150 a week to pay for PT. The PT is supposses to last for 6 weeks. I need some good reccomendations about at home PT to help regain range of motion.

Answer 1

If you cannot afford PT now, you will have to afford surgery later. I understand that it can be an expensive but you will do more damage to your shoulder by performing inappropriate exercises or doing nothing at all than paying for a few PT sessions.

First, verify exactly how much you will have to pay for PT. Although you cannot ethically be given a discount for being self-pay, a PT may limit the charges by not using modalities and provide only the necessary treatment.

Second, tell the PT when you schedule your appointment that you cannot afford to have several sessions and your goal is to get a comprehensive home exercise program. You may only need one visit - the PT can perform the initial evaluation and recommend the appropriate exercises specific to your condition. You may opt for a follow up visit in a few weeks to monitor changes and progress your exercises.

In the meantime, avoid excessive shoulder abduction and external rotation (the most common mechanism of injury for shoulder dislocations).

Answer 2

It would be in your best interest to find PT out there that is cheap. A dislocated shoulder is nothing to mess with. Trust me, I've done it 11 times. Doing it yourself can cause serious problems.

Answer 3

Try helium.com-health&fitness/exercise, "how to repair old injuries..." good luck

Answer 4

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