The shoulder joint is a relatively unstable bony arrangement designed to allow a significant range of movement of your upper limb. As a result of this bony design the shoulder joint relies heavily on muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsule and the labrum to help make it stable. Some shoulder problems are caused by the breakdown of these soft tissues, traumatic injury as well as excessive and repeated use of the shoulder can cause shoulder pain and loss of function.

Our physiotherapists are trained in assessing and diagnosing shoulder pain. Common injuries we treat:

Rotor cuff injuries Frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis Arthritic shoulders Pre/post shoulder surgical rehab Persistent shoulder pain Bursitis and impingement syndrome Pain in the shoulder due to neck dysfunction

 We will develop a rehabilitation program based on our physical assessment findings.  In the early stages treatment will involve education and advice, manual therapy (soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisations, dry needling, muscle energy techniques and taping) to relieve your pain.  Rehabilitation will then progress to an individualised gym program so your shoulder can develop the strength it needs for activities of daily living.