shoulder pain is quite common seen by physiotherapist. People often lift heavy object too far away from their body causing strain to the shoulder muscles. Repetitive shoulder movements can also cause wear and tear to the shoulder joint resulting in shoulder pain. Tear of rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder can cause shoulder pain. Other health conditions makes patient prone to shoulder pain. Stroke patients are likely to have shoulder joint dislocation due to weakness of shoulder joint muscles post stroke. Accident inwhich the shoulder is injured can cause shoulder pain.
physiotherapist will assess shoulder passive and active range of movement. Pain, sensation, muscle bulk/size. Special shoulder test will be done to identify muscles or ligament injured. X-ray may be required to rule out fracture.
shoulder exercises will be taught to improve shoulder range of. Movement and to strengthen shoulder muscles.
shoulder flexion and extension x10
Finger ladder climbing on the wall x10
Shoulder pendulum exercises x10
Rock the baby/shoulder adduction and abduction exercises x10
Use oof heated wheet bag can also lead to improve blood flow leading to decrease pain
Use of TENS machine leading to closure of pain gate mechanism in the brain resulting in decrease pain perception in the brain will help in pain relief.
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