Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder/ Adhesive Capsulitis:
Frozen Shoulder is a progressive and painful loss of shoulder range of motion which usually leads to decreased use of the affected shoulder. The cause is unknown. Treatment for this condition focuses on regaining lost motion as well as treatment for the pain experienced.

Treatment includes:
Education about the condition and how to avoid making it worse.

Therapeutic modalities to improve circulation and/or reduce inflammation and pain such as ultrasound, laser, interferential current, electrical muscle stimulation, acupuncture.

Exercises to stretch or strengthen the appropriate muscles or stabilize the joint.

Manual therapy to improve the movement in the area.

Broken Shoulder/ Proximal Humeral Fracture:
This fracture can occur with direct trauma to the shoulder or after falling on an outstretched hand. It is common in the elderly. Symptoms include a painful shoulder and pain with movement of the arm. If a fracture is suspected, consult a doctor.

Treatment includes:
Immobilization of the area until the fracture is stable. Often physiotherapy and mobilization of the shoulder is started before the fracture is fully healed to avoid the development of a frozen or stiff shoulder.

Education about the condition and how to avoid making it worse.

Therapeutic modalities to improve circulation and/or reduce inflammation and pain such as ultrasound, laser, interferential current, electrical muscle stimulation, acupuncture.

Exercises to stretch or strengthen the appropriate muscles or stabilize the joint.

Manual therapy to improve the movement in the area.

Calcified Tendon in the Shoulder/Calcified Tendonitis:
This condition occurs when your body lays down calcium abnormally in a tendon in the shoulder resulting in pain with arm movements, especially overhead. The cause is unknown.

Treatment includes:

Education about the condition and how to avoid making it worse.

Therapeutic modalities to improve circulation and/or reduce inflammation and pain such as ultrasound, laser, interferential current, electrical muscle stimulation, acupuncture.

Exercises to stretch or strengthen the appropriate muscles or stabilize the joint.

Manual therapy to improve the movement in the area.