Have you ever dislocated your shoulder while playing basketball, swimming, or other sports? That sudden and sharp pain makes you doubt your life! Don't worry, today I will teach you a trick of "hand-in-hand foot pedaling", so that you can easily solve the problem of anterior dislocation of the shoulder joint at home!
Then again, why is it called the "hand-in-foot pedaling"? This name sounds like a peerless martial art in martial arts, but in fact, there is a scientific basis behind it. To put it simply, this method uses the cooperation of the hand and foot to reposition the dislocated shoulder joint through specific movements.
So, how do you do that?
Step 1: The patient needs to be in a supine position, the doctor holds the patient's wrist and keeps the upper limb in an abducted and externally rotated state, and at the same time puts a cotton pad in the patient's armpit to prevent compression of the neurovascular.
Step 2: When the posture is in place, push the patient's armpit with the foot, resist the traction and hold it for 2-3 minutes until the patient's shoulder joint muscles are fatigued and relaxed, and gradually do the upper limb adduction and internal rotation in the state of traction, and when the patient's shoulder joint is heard with a pop, the reduction is successful. Step 3: After the patient's shoulder joint is successfully reduced, it is necessary to take X-ray to confirm the reduction effect, and at the same time, the patient will be fixed with a shoulder bandage for three weeks to promote the healing of the damaged joint capsule.
How, isn't it easy? However, it should be reminded that although the "hand-in-foot pedal" method can solve the problem of anterior shoulder dislocation on its own, if you are trying it for the first time or are not sure if you are doing it correctly, it is still recommended to seek help from a professional doctor as soon as possible. After all, health is the most important thing!
There will always be some small accidents in life, and knowing some basic first aid knowledge can keep you from panicking at critical moments. So, next time you accidentally dislocate your shoulder, remember to try the "hand-in-hand pedal" method, maybe it can be a lifesaver for you!