Assess & Prepare

• Confirm the anterior dislocation signs
• Take a deep breath and relax
• Remove tight clothing
• Seek help if pain is extreme

Pendulum Hang

• Bend at the waist near ninety degrees
• Support yourself with the good arm
• Let the injured arm hang straight
• Swing gently in small circles

Traction

• Grip a firm, sturdy anchor
• Hold on with both hands
• Step back and lower your weight
• Keep the injured arm relaxed

External Rotation

• Bend the elbow to ninety degrees
• Keep it close to your side
• Rotate the forearm slowly outward
• Stop at the edge of pain

Abduction

• Raise the arm out sideways
• Lean opposite to assist
• Move slowly and gradually
• Stop at a sharp stretch

Internal Rotation

• Rotate the forearm inward across body
• Imagine tucking into the far pocket
• Move slowly and deliberately
• Feel for the joint slipping in

Confirm Reduction

• Notice sudden pain relief
• Check the shoulder looks normal
• Restore range of movement
• Rest and immobilize afterward