Introduction: The shoulder joint is extremely complex and highly mobile, which makes it vulnerable to injury, particularly in sports involving overhead movements. The purpose of this study was to highlight the importance of a comprehensive therapeutic approach to the post-traumatic shoulder in athletes, with the aim of restoring upper limb functionality. Methods: The study examined a 20-year-old male athlete who experienced multiple shoul-der subluxations, ultimately requiring surgical intervention. The six-month rehabilitation program consisted of physiotherapy, TECAR therapy, and Kinesio taping. Assessment in-cluded measurements of mobility, pain, muscle strength, and functional disability. Results: Significant improvements in shoulder mobility were observed: flexion increased from 55° to 160°, extension from 22° to 40°, abduction from 70° to 175°, and external rotation from 0° to 42°. Muscle strength evolved from F3- to F5 across various movements. Pain levels decreased markedly: daytime from 6 to 2, effort-related pain from 8 to 6, and nocturnal pain from 5 to 1. Functional capacity improved from an initial score of 30 (poor functionali-ty) to 82 (good functionality). Conclusions: Postoperative rehabilitation goals include reduc-ing pain, restoring full range of motion, recovering muscle strength, and improving joint stability, all of which contribute to the functional restoration of the shoulder. The thera-peutic approach combining physiotherapy, TECAR therapy, and Kinesio taping led to re-duced pain, increased range of motion, improved muscle strength, and enhanced joint sta-bility. Integrating multiple therapeutic methods played a key role in the patient’s recovery, highlighting the value of a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy in similar cases.

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