How can Essential Health Physiotherapy help you?
Our expert physiotherapists will rehabilitate your shoulder with a specific and tailored program to meet your goals and needs. Our skilled team will utilise a variety of treatment techniques such as soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisations, dry needling, LASER therapy, and taping, to reduce your pain and improve your movement.
A progressive exercise program will be introduced to strengthen surrounding muscles and the injured rotator cuff, so you can get back to your sport of choice and carry on with everyday life without feeling bothered by your nagging shoulder pain.
If surgery is required, our team at Essential Health Physiotherapy will assist in the rehabilitation process. Usual post-operative guidelines follow a treatment plan of immobilisation in a sling for 4-6 weeks to allow for healing, gradual weaning of the sling, and steadily increase in shoulder movement across a 6-month timeline for recovery. Our physiotherapists will carefully follow your surgeon’s directions and skillfully assist you on your road to recovery.
FAQ: Is imaging required for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain?
Initially, we may refer you for an ultrasound to provide clarity of your shoulder injury. An ultrasound is a fast, reliable, and cost-saving tool to help guide your treatment plan. If persistent pain or/and functional limitations are present for more than 6 months, a magnetic resonance image (MRI) can be utilised. An MRI provides excellent visualisation of the rotator cuff and can assist in determining further course of action.
If you would like to discuss your individual needs and concerns about your shoulder pain, please contact us by calling 07 3132 0898 to book a consultation with one of our expert physiotherapists to help relieve your shoulder pain.
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References
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Sambandam, S. N., Khanna, V., Gul, A., & Mounsamy, V. (2015, Dec 18). Rotator cuff tears: An evidence based approach. World Journal of Orthopedics, 6(11), 902-918. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4686437/
