Course

Shoulder pain after stroke — subluxation, safe handling, and referral plan (Advanced)

Advanced course on hemiplegic shoulder pain: safe handling/transfers, subluxation risk, positioning, therapy referrals, and red flags (no exercises beyond clinician plan)

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, Clinician, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize common causes of shoulder pain after stroke
  • Use safe handling and positioning to avoid injury
  • Know when to ask PT/OT for reassessment or equipment
  • Identify red flags that need urgent evaluation

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Pulling on a weak arm during transfers can worsen shoulder injury risk.

Question 2

2. A safe handling rule is…

Question 3

3. A red flag is…