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Shoulder subluxation risk — positioning, safe handling, and OT/PT prompts (Advanced)

Advanced course on protecting the affected shoulder: positioning, transfers, sling cautions, and prompts for OT/PT evaluation when pain increases

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Protect the affected shoulder during transfers and walking
  • Use positioning strategies that reduce pain risk
  • Avoid common handling mistakes (pulling on weak arm)
  • Know when to request OT/PT reassessment

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. Call OT/PT if…