Shoulder Dislocation & Instability
Shoulder Dislocation Rehabilitation in Perth
Shoulder dislocation occurs when the humeral head is displaced from the glenoid cavity — in the vast majority of cases anteriorly. Recurrence risk is strongly related to age at first dislocation: in younger individuals, recurrence rates are high without structured rehabilitation, making early physiotherapy the most important factor in long-term outcomes.
A skilled assessment following reduction identifies any associated rotator cuff damage, labral pathology, or bony injury, and guides the rehabilitation approach. In most cases the diagnosis is made clinically. When imaging is needed to characterise labral or bony involvement, we can refer directly for MRI or CT without requiring a GP visit first.
Structured rehabilitation focused on rotator cuff strength, dynamic stability, and neuromuscular control produces excellent outcomes in most cases. Whether you are managing a first dislocation or dealing with recurrent instability, the treatment approach is tailored to your situation and your goals.
We see shoulder dislocation patients across our four Perth clinics: Beeliar, Booragoon, East Fremantle, and Jandakot. No referral is needed to book.
Technology-Based
Injury Assessment
Included gap-free with every initial assessment.
Move Physiotherapy uses VALD force measurement technology — the same systems used by AFL, NRL and Olympic programs — to objectively measure your strength, symmetry and recovery. This means your physiotherapist can track your progress with clinical precision, making data-driven decisions at every stage of your rehabilitation rather than relying on subjective estimates.
Rotator cuff strength and side-to-side symmetry are the primary objective markers in shoulder dislocation rehabilitation. VALD testing lets us track recovery precisely and apply criteria-based criteria before return to sport or contact activity.
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Gap-free with every initial assessment
Technology-based assessment is included as standard — no additional out-of-pocket cost.
Our Approach
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Four Perth clinics
Early morning, evening and Saturday appointments available. No referral needed.
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Beeliar, Booragoon, East Fremantle and Jandakot — early morning, evening and Saturday appointments available.