Shoulder Physiotherapy

Shoulder Physiotherapy for Injury Prevention and Pain Relief

The shoulder is one of the most flexible and complex joints in the body, allowing a wide range of motion necessary for activities like lifting, reaching, and throwing. This flexibility makes the shoulder vulnerable to injuries such as rotator cuff tears, impingement, and frozen shoulder. Physiotherapy for shoulder health focuses on strengthening, stability, and pain relief, helping to prevent future injuries. 

Common Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Injury: Tears or inflammation in the muscles and tendons that stabilise the shoulder joint, often due to repetitive overhead movements or trauma.
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Progressive stiffness and pain in the shoulder, leading to severely restricted movement, often occurring after periods of immobility, injury, or surgery.
  • Shoulder Impingement: Compression of tendons in the shoulder, usually due to repetitive lifting, causing pain when lifting the arm.
  • Shoulder Instability: Occurs when the shoulder joint is loose or dislocates, leading to pain and limited upper arm movement.

How Physiotherapy Can Help

  • Strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff and shoulder stabilisers to improve support and prevent re-injury.
  • Manual therapy to reduce joint stiffness and enhance shoulder range of motion.
  • Posture correction to alleviate strain on the shoulder joint during activities.
  • Education on safe movement patterns to avoid aggravating the shoulder joint and minimise injury risk.
  • Stretching and mobility exercises for flexibility and pain relief, especially after injury or surgery.

** For relief from shoulder pain and injuries, schedule a visit to Activ8 Physio.