The process of moving something from its proper position or forcing a bone out of its joint.
Present participle of dislocate, formed by adding -ing to the verb stem. Shows ongoing action of displacement.
In sports medicine, 'dislocating' movements are ones that put a joint at high risk—like certain gymnastics positions or wrestling holds that can stretch and separate the ball of the shoulder from its socket.
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