Loss of Shoulder Mobility After a Diving Accident

From Untold Physio Stories by Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT

March 30, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

Dr. E and Dr. Sean discuss a technique to improve shoulder mobility following a diving accident.

In this episode of the Untold Physio Stories podcast, Dr. E and Dr. Sean Wells talk about how a simple technique can have a huge impact on shoulder mobility. Dr. E shares a story about his daughter, who had limited shoulder range of motion and trunk rotation after a diving accident. After trying several techniques with little success, Dr. E tried a simple PNF variation of sustained cervical retraction and extension. After just a few minutes, his daughter’s shoulder mobility was back to normal! Dr. E and Dr. Sean discuss the science behind this technique and how it can be used to improve mobility and reduce pain in patients with a variety of conditions. They also share some tips on how to perform the technique safely and effectively. In this episode, you’ll learn: How a simple PNF variation can improve shoulder mobility and trunk rotation The science behind the effectiveness of this technique How to perform the technique safely and effectively Tips for using this technique with your patients Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by ⁠Comprehend PT⁠ - Leave Comprehend PT running in the background or record audio when you have time. The AI based SOAP note generator does the rest! No…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Erson Religioso III

Guest: Dr. Sean Wells

Topics covered

shoulder mobility
diving accident
PNF technique
pain reduction
rehabilitation

Keywords

shoulder mobility
PNF technique
rehabilitation
pain reduction
diving accident

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Eclectic Approach Network