Brief Medical History Overview
Age: 21, Male, Presenting Problem Since: 8 years (possibly life), Symptom Behaviour: Worse with aggravation, Symptoms Worse (24hr Behaviour): morning/post exercise, Aggravating Factors:: 3rd party moving arm with force, Easing Factors:: resting/waiting for internal inflammation to subside, No Investigations, No Diabetes, No history of High Blood Pressure, No Medications, No Osteoporosis, No Hx of Cancer, No Unexplained Weight Loss, No Bowel/Bladder issues
Hypermobility
When I was around 13 I developed pain in my AC joint from repetitive throwing, I was referred on to a physio by my GP and was diagnosed with hypermobility in my upper body, but then gave me a very unprofessional exercise program to follow which obviously came to no avail.
Since my early teens I have constantly had trouble with my shoulder(s) and most recently my left shoulder (non-dominant hand) has been very painful and playing Lacrosse it would pop out all the time I was hit, or hit another player with my arms out in front of me. It has become apparent that this is most likely genetic as my younger brother suffers with the exact same problem but to a lesser extent.
I am reasonably fit (for a student anyway) but it seems to be a recurring problem for me as I need to keep pulling out of training and matches for a week or two, what I have basically come here for is the best advice I can get (free of charge ofcourse) about whether flexiblity should be worked on or if strengthening the rotator cuff muscles would be most beneficial, if so then maybe a few different exercises specific to this condition?
Thank you very much in advance for even the slightest help!
Stephen
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