Prevention and management of shoulder pain
Targeted symptom relief, physiotherapy and rehabilitation for shoulder pain/
About Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common joint problems. It is a complex joint involving a many structures including muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and fluid filled sacs operating in a small space. There are many presentations of pain — It may only hurt in certain angles, lifting up sideways or when sleeping at night. It is important to diagnose and treat the root cause of the pain.
Most shoulder pain is categorized into 4 categories
Inflammation including bursitis or tendinitis
Tendon Tears
Shoulder instability/ weakness
Osteoarthritis
Impact of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can significantly impact quality of life from hindering your ability to work, overhead activities, doing house chores and even taking off your shirt.
Shoulder pain when not treated can lead to muscle weakness, shoulder instability and stiffness. Untreated chronic inflammation due to a partially torn rotator cuff tendon could lead to a fully thickness tear and eventually progress to shoulder arthritis.
HOW DO WE MANAGE AND PREVENT IT?
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To diagnose and assess shoulder range of motion, stability, muscle strength and weaknesses.
Other functional movements may also be assessed as necessary including pushups, throwing etc..
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A comprehensive treatment plan is put together by your physiotherapist.
Address dysfunction through manual therapy (soft tissue release, mobilizing, manipulating joints and dry needling)
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Address dysfunction found in assessment.
Completed slowly on machines guided by our physiotherapists
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These rehab exercises will be incorporated into a whole body program targeting towards a healthier lifestyle whether it’s weight loss, toning up or increasing strength in all other body areas.