How physical therapy can help shoulder dislocation Physical therapy can help ease the pain and discomfort of a number of injuries. If you have a dislocated shoulder, physical therapy can help to regain normal function of the arm and can be an alternative to surgery if the injury is not severe. If the injury is severe, though, surgery is usually the best and only option. At the initial evaluation with your physical therapist, he/she will ask questions and examine your arm, evaluating your pain level, strength, range of motion, function, and other aspects of the injury. Once the physical therapist […]