Question

Due to the anatomical design, the shoulder is frequently injured. Pick a shoulder injury and describe how the anatomy increases the likelihood of an injury. What preventative measures can be utilized to avoid this injury?

Answer 1

Shoulder injuries are common because of shoulder involve excessive, repetitive, overhead motion etc. This will cause high risk for injuries. Shoulder joint is a type of ball and socket joint. The commonly seen shoulder injuries are shoulder dislocation, shoulder Sprain.Shoulder Strain and shoulder tear.

Shoulder dislocation is the most common shoulder injury and reason for it is laxity of the ligament and disproportionate articular surface. There is also chance for axillary nerve injury due to inferior dislocation.

To avoid the dislocation of shoulder we should avoid unnecessary and sudden movements of arms.

Avoid incidence of fall.

Done excercise daily to strengthen the muscles and joints.