Traumatic shoulder instability presents a significant clinical challenge for individuals returning to sport, with high recurrence rates that can compromise long‑term function and quality of life. Although management has traditionally focused on mechanical and structural factors, emerging research highlights a wider set of contributors, including psychological and neurophysiological influences.

This session will explore the multifactorial nature of shoulder instability, integrating current evidence on kinesiophobia, the role of visual dominance in proprioceptive control, and cortical adaptations following injury. We will consider how fear of movement can negatively affect rehabilitation outcomes and contribute to ongoing instability, alongside growing evidence that altered visual reliance and cortical reorganisation may increase the risk of recurrent episodes.

Practical strategies for assessment and rehabilitation will be discussed, with an emphasis on strengthening both physical and psychological resilience. By integrating musculoskeletal, behavioural, and neurocognitive perspectives, this webinar offers clinicians a comprehensive framework for understanding and reducing recurrence risk, with clear, actionable insights for clinical practice