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Joint Instability

Instability happens when tissues such as ligaments and muscles weaken and they cannot stabilise the joint in its proper position. Joints need to be mobile but they also need to be strong. Ligaments hold the joints together and can become overstretched, resulting in pain or even subluxation or dislocation of the joint. Unfortunately, excessive movement within the joint can lead to joint arthritis.

Causes of Joint Instability

Traumatic sports injuries can cause stretching or rupture of ligaments. Over-use such as in swimming or tennis can cause shoulder instability. More generalised instability is known as being double jointed and may be as a result of a hypermobility syndrome.

Symptoms can include pain or repeated dislocations along with a feeling that the joint ‘goes out’. Instability can affect the back, the sacroiliac joint, the pubic bone, the knee, shoulder, thumb, ankle and other joints.

A thorough examination will be carried out by Blackberry Clinic therapists or one of the Blackberry Clinic MSK doctors. You may also need imaging tests such as X rays or MRI scans to determine a full diagnosis and the best course of treatment.

You can see any of our practitioners for most conditions but check out their profiles for more information and specific interests. You may be referred to one of the doctors for an opinion on prolotherapy or PRP injections which can be used to stabilise loose joints.

Prolotherapy is an injection of a strong solution of sugar or of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) into affected ligaments. This promotes a healing response, tightening and strengthening ligaments. Blackberry Clinic specialises in this form of treatment.

Treatments for Joint Instability

Conservative treatments may involve rest and analgesia. Splints and taping can also be used. Exercise programmes can be useful to strengthen muscles. At Blackberry Clinic we find prolotherapy injections to be of great benefit in the treatment of unstable joints.

Postural Rehabilitation

Postural Advice

Ergonomic Advice

Rehabilitation

Platelet Rich Plasma Injections / PRP

Prolotherapy

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