Shoulder

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Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Conditions

Shoulder

There are many disorders linked with the shoulder and associated joints which may include traumatic injuries such as dislocations through accidents or sporting injuries, disruption of the biomechanics leading to impingement of the rotator cuff, SLAP lesions or rehabilitative requirements following surgery.

The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body, in order to maintain it stability, the muscles of the rotator cuff must support the joint. When there is an injury to the rotator cuff, a limitation in shoulder range of movement and pain can present.

Physiotherapy can rehabilitate using soft tissue mobilisation techniques; specific muscle strengthening and stretching programs; Acupuncture; joint mobilisations and electrotherapy to achieve your goals.

Other conditions:

  • Referral from the neck
  • Post-operation
  • Labrum tear
  • Fractures (i.e. humerus, clavicle etc.)
  • Shoulder joint dislocation or subluxation
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive Capsulitis)
  • Bursitis
  • Rotator cuff pathology (i.e. tear, tendinopathy, impingement)

Make an appointment

Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Treatments

Process of Therapy

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Assessment

The physiotherapist will take a history and conduct a physical examination.

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Diagnosis

The findings will then be discussed with you and a diagnosis made.

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Treatment Plan

A treatment plan will be compiled taking into consideration your goals and expectations. The physiotherapist will discuss prognosis and any further investigation that they feel you may need.

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Physiotherapy

Your treatment will commence. This may include manual therapies such as mobilisation or massage, pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment.