Phase XI
Welcome to phase IV of your shoulder rehabilitation. You are approximately 5 to 6 weeks post shoulder fracture and, hopefully, you have been following this physical therapy series since the beginning. Besides active and passive range of motion of the shoulder, you are now doing active range of motion with exercises like scapular movements, tricep kickbacks, active pendulum exercises and even moving the hand of your injured shoulder across your body.
A non displaced proximal humerus fracture is a break in the bone near your shoulder joint or fracture of the upper arm where the pieces of bone at the fracture site are separated, but not out of position.
A displaced fracture is when the pieces of bone at the fracture site are separated and shifted out of position. This type of fracture typically requires surgery. A break more towards the elbow would be a humerus shaft fracture.

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Most likely, you had a fall on your hand and the force went up to the head of your humerus and it broke. If there is no separation of the bones, and only a break, then surgery is usually not indicated and this is where this shoulder rehabilitation series will be great for you. Welcome to your virtual physical therapy for your shoulder complex.

These shoulder rehab videos are not an excuse to avoid your physical therapist, medical doctor or chiropractor. Please check in with your healthcare providers, gain their knowledge and make sure you are reaching your healing goals and that you are ready for each step. In fact, send them a link to the playlist    • Non-displaced Humeral Head Fracture R...   and let's team up on this.
NOTE: DO ALL AT YOUR OWN RISK.

To help with healing, get on a vitamin D3 and K2 supplement. Vitamin K2 contributes to mitochondrial health, bone density health, vision support, cardiac function support, and more!
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And here is an interview with my most respected microbiologist about how D3 and K2 can help you:    • Vitamin D3/K2 — The Calcium Connectio...  

If the statistics are correct, you may very well have osteoporosis and, along with the supplements, I like a more alkaline diet, some sunlight and, eventually, some weight bearing exercise. With the over age 60 population, the most common fractures are of the hips, then the wrist and the third most common fracture is the proximal humerus. Welcome to the club : ).... and now welcome to your come-back!

WELCOME TO PHASE IV. I wouldn't say these are as exciting as the videos that you will be doing in coming weeks. However, mobility is crucial. This is not a time to just rest. You must continue to move your shoulder girdle. If you don't what mobility you can safely go into, you may lose it and it may be difficult to regain. So, put a smile on your face and cautiously go for it. Embrace the shoulder rolls, pendullum exercises and what your limited range of motion will allow you to do. This is not a no-pain-no-gain situation. Listen to your body and ride the line between shoulder rehab and shoulder burn-out. You got this!

These 4 stretching and pain relief videos can be attempted after your fracture is confirmed healed on x-ray (Week 5-7):
Massage Ball for Shoulder Pain |    • Massage Ball Shoulder Pain Relief w/ ...  
Shoulder Pain Stretches |    • Shoulder Pain Stretches w/ Tim Sawyer PT  
Trigger Points for Shoulder Pain |    • Trigger Points for Shoulder Pain | Us...  
Yin Yoga Shoulder Experience |    • Yin Yoga Shoulder Experience w  Instr...  

This Playlist (Please give to your healthcare provider and people who need it)
   • Non-displaced Humeral Head Fracture R...  

After phase XIII:
   • Shoulder Rehab Exercises  

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0:00 Start
:40 Side Lying External Rotations
1:40 Spinal Twist Stretch
2:10 Side Lying Shoulder Lifts into ABCs
4:27 Prone "W" Lifts
6:00 Plank Sway
6:33 All 4s Hand Lifts with Abs Engaged
7:00 Plank Sway
7:35 Plank into Child's Pose Stretch
8:25 Downward Dog into Knee Bends
9:15 Pec Stretch
9:57 Downward Dog

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