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OVERVIEW

Acromioclavicular Separation (Separated Shoulder)

A fall at the shoulder can cause an “AC Separation”. This causes pain, swelling, and sometimes deformity that makes it appear as if the collar bone “sticks up”.

A separated shoulder is usually treated with rest, ice and pain medication. Physical therapy can also be used to restore motion. Surgery is rarely necessary. Sometimes, however, the ligaments connecting the collar bone and the shoulder blade can be repaired.

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Improve Function
  • Optimize Joint Alignment
  • Improve Muscle Strength and Power
  • Improve Proprioception
  • Decrease Postoperative Complications
  • Improve Range of Motion
  • Self-care of Symptoms
  • Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities

PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING
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CUPPING
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ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
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IASTM
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DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
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PELVIC FLOOR REHAB
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CONCUSSION THERAPY
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DYNAMIC TAPING
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FUNCTIONAL DRY NEEDLING
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MANUAL THERAPY

TOTAL MOTION RELEASE
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VESTIBULAR THERAPY
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COLD COMPRESSION THERAPY
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ASTYM
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ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE
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SPORTS REHAB

ULTRASOUND
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
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PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
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ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

ELBOW, WRIST & HAND PAIN 
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FOOT & ANKLE PAIN 
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA 
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SHOULDER PAIN 
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HIP & KNEE PAIN 
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ARTHRITIS 

BALANCE & GAIT DISORDERS
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURIES
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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 
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PRE-SURGICAL REHAB 
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SPORTS INJURY CLINIC

VERTIGO & DIZZINESS
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STROKE
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
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CHRONIC PAIN
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FIBROMYALGIA

NECK PAIN & HEADACHES
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POST-SURGICAL REHAB
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TORTICOLLIS
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WORK INJURIES 
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE