Ask a PT Response: "Posterior shoulder dislocations are alot less common than anterior shoulder dislocations. There are quite a few braces out there for anterior shoulder dislocations which protects against excessive shoulder abduction and external rotation. With speaking to a colleague of mine, he informed me that Saunders Group has a compression shoulder brace, "Sully Shoulder Stabilizer" which can be adjusted to give more support for athletes who are more prone to posterior shoulder dislocations. http://www.dme-direct.com/sully-shoulder-stabilizer-brace-support-braces-the/

 

Despite a brace, for any patients of mine who suffers from shoulder instability and has a history of dislocations, it is extremely important that my patients also work on increasing shoulder strength, stability and functional training in physical therapy so as to minimize recurrence of injury. Therefore, if you are not seeing a PT, it may be a good idea to see one so that he or she can develop a plan of care that will best meet your specific needs and deficits."