Posterior Shoulder Instability: Approach to Rehabilitation

The treatment of posterior shoulder instability can be a frustrating experience for both the patient and the clinician. Although operative versus nonoperative treatment of this problem has been debated in the literature, and various surgical approaches presented, little specific information can be found regarding the components of an effective rehabilitation program. This paper presents an overview of the dynamics of posterior shoulder subluxation and the authors ' approach to conservative management, with particular emphasis on therapeutic exercise techniques and procedures. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1989;10(12);488-494.