We appreciate the input and want to share some of the guidance we received. Most of those who responded were either between the ages of 12 and 18 or 46 to 65. The education level of respondents was diverse, from middle school and high school to many with college degrees, including one with a doctorate.
Functional weakness is weakness of an arm or leg due to the nervous system not working properly. It is not caused by damage or disease of the nervous system. Patients with functional weakness experience symptoms of limb weakness which can be disabling and frightening such as problems walking or a âheavinessâ down one side, dropping things or a feeling that a limb just doesnât feel normal or âpart of themâ.
It takes a strong force, such as a sudden blow to your shoulder, to pull the bones out of place. Extreme rotation of your shoulder joint can pop the ball of your upper arm bone out of your shoulder socket. Partial dislocation â in which your upper arm bone is partially in and partially out of your shoulder socket â also may occur. A dislocated shoulder may be caused by: Sports injuries.