Broken Shoulder Blade (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Broken Shoulder Blade Overview
- Broken Shoulder Blade Causes
- Broken Shoulder Blade Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Broken Shoulder Blade Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Other Therapy
Early physical therapy with exercises designed to improve the range of shoulder motion are started about one week after the injury. It is important to start these exercises early to avoid a frozen shoulder. A loss of motion in the shoulder can occur if the shoulder is not used for a prolonged period.
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