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Shoulder Dislocations & Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Injury Symptoms & Treatment
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What are the main causes of shoulder dislocations?

The main cause of a shoulder dislocation is (1) Direct upward blow to the shoulder or backward force on an extended arm.(2) End result of a severe shoulder sprain. (3) Congenital abnormality, including shallow or malformed joint surfaces. (4) Powerful muscle twisting or a violent muscle contraction(including contraction from seizures or electrocution). Some people can willfully produce a recurrent dislocation.

How do you prevent a shoulder dislocation?

Warm up adequately prior to any physical activity, practice or competition. The athlete should participate in a strength and flexibility program appropriate for their sport especially a shoulder strengthening and conditioning program prior to throwing sports. For participation in contact sports, protect shoulders with shoulder pads as well as special equipment such as the Antibody Angle Shoulder brace™.

How does the Angle Shoulder Brace™ prevent shoulder dislocations?

The Angle provides muscle compression, joint stabilization and support, muscle heat circulation which raises muscle temperature to its optimal performance level, strain distribution and it absorbs and distributes direct impact. Unlike ace bandages and tape, The Angle's inner surface attaches to the surface of the shoulder, bicep, chest and upper back to distribute strain and absorb impact over the entire surface of the garment and muscle group. As with our other Bodyguards, The Angle will provide significant compression to the injured area. By attaching to the wearer, and supplying measured, consistent compression and joint stabilization, The Angle helps prevent initial and repeat dislocations.

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