Frozen Shoulder: What It Is and How Physiotherapy Can Help
If you’re struggling with a shoulder that feels stiff, painful, and just won’t move freely on all movements, you might be dealing with frozen shoulder. It can feel frustrating when simple things like reaching up to a shelf, brushing your hair, or even getting dressed become difficult. However, with the right physiotherapy approach, frozen shoulder […]
How to Improve Your Shoulder Range of Motion: A Systematic Approach
Assessment Improving range of motion starts with an assessment. An assessment is essential for the following reasons: Stretching Exercises Based on the assessment, if muscle tightness is identified as a contributing factor to the range of motion restriction, stretching may be prescribed. Some common shoulder girdle muscles that benefit from stretching include: latissimus dorsi, pectorals, […]
Rotator cuff injuries
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. These muscles help to stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for overhead or shoulder elevation movements. Rotator cuff injuries are common in athletes and people who engage in overhead activities, such as swimming, tennis and baseball. They can also […]
