Shoulder Pain & Instability

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body — and that mobility comes at the cost of inherent instability. From rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement to glenohumeral instability and post-surgical repair, shoulder conditions are among the most complex and debilitating orthopedic problems. RCAI’s shoulder orthotic solutions support the shoulder complex during acute injury, post-operative recovery, and neurological rehabilitation.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain & Instability

• Rotator cuff tear (partial or full thickness) — most common in adults over 40
• Shoulder impingement syndrome (subacromial impingement)
• Glenohumeral instability/shoulder dislocation
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• AC joint (acromioclavicular) separation
• Bicep tendon rupture or tendonitis at the long head
• Post-stroke shoulder subluxation (partial dislocation from muscle weakness)
• Shoulder labral tear (SLAP lesion)

Common Symptoms:

• Deep aching pain in the shoulder or upper arm
• Pain with overhead activities, reaching behind the back, or lying on the affected side
• Weakness when raising the arm or rotating the shoulder
• Shoulder catching, locking, or clunking with movement
• Recurrent shoulder dislocations (instability)
• Progressive loss of shoulder range of motion (frozen shoulder)
• Pain radiating down the arm toward the elbow

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How Is Shoulder Pain Treated?

• Physical therapy targeting rotator cuff and periscapular strengthening
• Shoulder sling or stabilization brace for acute injury
• Corticosteroid injections for impingement and bursitis
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Rotator cuff repair surgery for significant full-thickness tears
• Shoulder stabilization surgery for recurrent dislocation
• Shoulder arthroplasty for end-stage osteoarthritis
• Post-stroke shoulder supports for subluxation prevention

How Shoulder Braces & Supports Help:

Shoulder orthoses serve different roles depending on the pathology: slings immobilize and protect acutely injured tissue; stability braces limit abduction and external rotation to prevent re-dislocation in hypermobile joints; and hemiplegic shoulder supports maintain glenohumeral alignment in stroke patients to prevent painful subluxation and facilitate motor recovery. RCAI’s shoulder products are designed in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists to meet clinical standards for shoulder rehabilitation across neurological and musculoskeletal indications.

All products are available with a physician’s prescription. Contact your healthcare provider or orthotist to determine the right brace for your condition.