Physiotherapy
Restore movement, ease discomfort and get back to doing what you love.
Body areas
Frozen Shoulder & Rotator Cuff
Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff problems can make everyday reaching uncomfortable. Patient, progressive rehabilitation may help restore movement and strength.
Understanding the concern
About Frozen Shoulder & Rotator Cuff concerns
A frozen shoulder causes gradual pain and stiffness that limits how far the arm can move, often over many months. Rotator cuff problems involve the muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and can cause pain when lifting, reaching or lying on that side.
Shoulder pain physical therapy focuses on easing pain, restoring range of motion within comfortable limits and rebuilding strength. Massage therapy and other approaches may support the plan.
Common experiences
- Pain reaching overhead or behind your back
- Stiffness that limits dressing or washing your hair
- Pain lying on the affected side at night
- Weakness lifting the arm
How Springdale can help
Physiotherapy with progressive mobility and strengthening, supported by massage therapy and other modalities where helpful.
Services commonly involved
Registered Massage Therapy
Ease muscle tension, support relaxation and complement your recovery.
Shockwave Therapy
Acoustic wave therapy that may help with certain persistent tendon and soft tissue concerns.
Laser Therapy
A noninvasive light therapy that can be added to physiotherapy when clinically appropriate.
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Information on this website is general and educational. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an assessment by a regulated healthcare professional. If you have an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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