Shoulder pain

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint that is designed for mobility, and is therefore not very stable. It is often described as being like a golf ball sitting on a golf tee. Thus it is very prone to injury, whether due to a sudden fall or sporting injury, or due to repetitive overload.

Successful treatment of the shoulder complex requires assessment of the whole body, as dysfunction in other regions of the body often leads to the shoulder breaking down. For example - many swimmers with shoulder pain require improved hip flexibility to unload the shoulder joint during their stroke.

Our therapists will assess your

• spinal posture and joint alignment
• hip and lower leg flxibility and strength
• shoulder girdle movement skills (biomechanics)
• muscular strength and flexibility
• sternocostal, acromioclavicular, and thoracic joint function.
• sports specific technique including video analysis as required.

Due to our thorough knowledge, depth of experience, and comprehensive assessment, an appropriate management plan can be established, and the optimal treatment applied.

If medical or surgical help is required, RHP has many excellent relationships with sporting doctors and orthopaedic surgeons, to ensure your complete care.