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Shoulder dislocation physio in Chiswick
After a dislocation the shoulder can feel weak and unstable. We help you rebuild strength and confidence, and tell you if you need a specialist opinion.
Shoulder instability we see every week
Most people recover well with a structured strength programme.
- First-time dislocation. Rehab after your shoulder has been put back in, to restore movement and strength.
- Recurrent dislocations. A shoulder that keeps slipping out, or feels like it is about to.
- Loose or unstable shoulders. Instability without a big injury, often in swimmers, climbers and gym-goers.
How we treat it
If your shoulder keeps coming out despite rehab, we'll help you get a surgical opinion.
Assess
We check movement, strength and stability, and whether you need a scan or specialist opinion.
Treat
Advice on protecting the shoulder early on, and hands-on treatment where it helps.
Strengthen
A progressive strength and control programme, building up to the positions where your shoulder felt unstable.
When to book
Book once your shoulder has been put back in and checked, or if it keeps slipping out or feels unstable.
Get urgent medical advice first if your shoulder is still out of place, you have numbness, pins and needles or weakness in your arm or hand, or severe pain after a fall. Go to A&E.
What patients say
"Justin worked out a detailed rehab plan for me and helped me get back running again without pain and without any risk of further injury."
Emer Ohan · running injury
"Through his knowledge and expertise it has allowed me to stay at work and finally now get back into the gym."
Maria Gavaghan · Achilles
Ready to get moving again?
Book online in two minutes, or call us if you're not sure which appointment to choose.