Condition

Shoulder Instability

A one-page care plan for patients with Shoulder Instability, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers, Consistency & Clarity, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • I understand my shoulder joint is unstable or can partially/fully dislocate
    • I understand this can cause pain, weakness, or repeated injuries
    • I know my treatment plan and activity limits
    • I avoid positions that place my shoulder at risk (overhead or extreme rotation)
    • I bring symptom patterns and instability episodes to visits
  2. Expectations & Execution

    5 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers

    5 points, for partners

  4. Consistency & Clarity

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Shoulder Instability is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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