Most of the time when we think of the shoulder, the ball and socket joint between the shoulder blade and arm comes to mind. This joint is only part of the shoulder complex, which includes several other joints as well. The shoulder blade, collarbone, and sternum are all part of the complex as well. This video looks at stabilization exercises for the rest of the complex, as the shoulder blade has many different movements about the thoracic cage. Check out the video referenced in this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51TIuqqCo00 For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/

We’ve been covering shoulder dislocation information in the last few videos. One of the most crucial steps in either preventing dislocations or treating the injury properly is promoting stability to the shoulder complex. This video we take a look at stabilizing the ball and socket joint specifically. For the video referenced in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCoIQ4PQLq8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo0jk9ThJ1A For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/

What happens after a shoulder dislocation? What is the course of treatment? Can this be treated without surgery? How long will the arm be out of commission after this injury? This video explores all these questions and more. For the video referenced in this video: Understanding Shoulder Dislocations - YouTube For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPt411

Shoulder dislocations aren’t as simple as what the Lethal Weapon movies make them seem to be. They are complicated and there are several aspects to take into account. This video explores what the shoulder dislocation is. We look at reinjury rates, severity, and needs for surgery. For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPt411

There has always been people around to tell us what is not safe when working out. Some of these things are backed by research, while others aren’t. This video looks at a few common misconceptions about what is unsafe when it comes to exercising the shoulder. For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPt411

The last several videos went over how to diagnose and try to avoid having the rotator cuff surgery. But, sometimes the procedure is unavoidable. Any time we are looking at an event like a surgery, it’s best to go into it being aware and informed about not just the procedure, but also the recovery process. This video looks at what to expect following the repair. As a bonus, it also goes over what we can do prior to surgery to help with outcomes. To see the videos referenced in this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Ponx-fMDM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cARFZsHYlcE https://studio.youtube.com/video/w_NJ43PIE9o/edit For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPt411

The rotator cuff is a very important group of muscles that help initiate movement and stabilize the shoulder. When these muscles are injured, it can be debilitating. This video goes through a common progression of exercises to help treat these injuries and facilitate proper healing. Make sure to check out last week’s video on diagnosing rotator cuff injuries here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Ponx-fMDM To see the other videos referenced in this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cARFZsHYlcE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQxvSpxnGw8 For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPt411

In order to treat an injury properly, first we need to diagnose and classify it properly. The Rotator Cuff is no exception. The rotator cuff itself can look injured on an MRI and have nothing to do with our complaints. This video looks at how we can determine if the rotator cuff may be involved with our issues. To see the other videos referenced in this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cARFZsHYlcE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQxvSpxnGw8 For more content, head over to the PT 411’s official web site: www.thept411.com Make sure to check out The Physical Therapy 411's full YouTube page and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvlhpQ0jqSTHOmWLkHMpkg Join the Facebook page to like and follow! https://www.facebook.com/ThePT411/ Check PT 411’s Instagram account @thept411official https://www.instagram.com/thept411official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPt411