The Shoulder

The shoulder is a complex joint which sacrifices stability for mobility, meaning it can move in multiple directions and perform complex actions, but this leaves it vulnerable to overload, overstretch and overuse injuries.

Unlike most other joints, the shoulder is held together by a group of muscles, rather than strong and tight ligaments. Due to this, shoulder pain can arise from problems with many structures. Most common is the Rotator Cuff, but there are many other structures which can cause pain: some within the shoulder, and some even from the neck, ribs or back.

Head 2 Toe Physiotherapists are experienced clinicians who will use clinical tests to identify the structures at fault and then devise a treatment strategy to address the problem.

In most cases our experienced clinicians will use a combination of hands on treatment: to restore movement to stiff structures and reduce pain, and exercise: to stabilise and reduce load on joints and tendons.

• Mobilisation
• Massage
• Capsular stretches
• Dry needling
• Rotator Cuff strengthening
• Scapular strengthening
• Postural education
• Ergonomic advice
• Strapping/taping
• Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises
• Biomechanical Analysis
• Proprioception exercise
• Balance Exercises
• Agility Exercises
• Sport-specific Exercises
• Scapulohumeral Rhythm Exercises
• Electrotherapy modalities