Clinical case study (fictional, educational)
The rugby player's third dislocation
A 23-year-old first dislocated his shoulder in a tackle 18 months ago. It has since dislocated twice more—once reaching behind to put on a jacket. He feels apprehension with his arm out to the side and turned outward.
1. What does the book say about rehab success after traumatic instability?
2. Which exercise type is excluded from phase 2?
3. Which exercise comes last in phase 3 and why?