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Common Shoulder Injuries and How to Treat Them<\/p>\n
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Frozen Shoulder<\/p>\n
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Frozen Shoulder is also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. It is an inflammatory condition of the ball and socket joint where the capsule tightens causing a marked restriction in the range of movement. \u00a0A true frozen shoulder is actually quite rare and difficult to treat.<\/p>\n
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How Does Frozen Shoulder Occur?<\/p>\n
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The causes are not clearly defined. It can occur after a fracture, trauma or surgery but often occurs spontaneously. It is more common in women than men and between the ages of 40 \u2013 60. It progresses through 3 stages, usually lasting 1-2 years.<\/p>\n
The initial \u201cFreezing\u201d stage is very painful and the joint starts to stiffen. It is often painful at night, preventing the sufferer from sleeping well. In the 2nd\u00a0or \u201cFrozen\u201d stage the shoulder movement becomes very restricted but the pain reduces. In the 3rd<\/span>\u00a0or \u201cThawing\u201d stage the range of movement gradually improves and should return to normal.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.petersfield-physio-clinic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b2ap3_thumbnail_shutterstock_182350244.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”What can PPASIC do” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n What can PPASIC do for Frozen Shoulder?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n We aim to minimise pain and maintain as much range of movement as possible. Physiotherapy becomes much more appropriate during the \u201cThawing\u201d phase.<\/p>\n Specific Exercises \u2013 <\/strong>specific stretches to maintain and improve the shoulder range of movement and strengthening exercises to correct abnormal movement patterns and restore function.<\/p>\n Soft tissue Release \u2013 <\/strong>to limit muscle spasm in the painful muscles surrounding the shoulder<\/p>\n Joint Mobilisations \u2013 <\/strong>to increase the range of movement and decrease pain in the shoulder joint.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Rotator cuff disorders” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Rotator Cuff Disorders<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles which surround the shoulder helping to keep it stable. As the shoulder is a complex and unstable joint the rotator cuff has a vital role in normal movement and function. Rotator cuff problems can be divided into tendonitis, impingement or tear.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n How Do Rotator Cuff Disorders Occur?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n They are frequently caused by repetitive overhead activities such as throwing sports, swimming or lifting overhead. If untreated tendonitis may develop into a full or partial tear, which will usually require surgery to repair it.<\/p>\n Symptoms include pain on movements above shoulder level, often with a \u201cpainful arc\u201d, pain at night and weakness in the arm.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n What Can PPASIC do for Rotator Cuff Disorder<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Ice and electrotherapy – <\/strong>to reduce the inflammation and pain<\/p>\n Specific Exercises \u2013 <\/strong>a graduated exercise programme to restore strength and stability, often using resistance bands<\/p>\n Correction of technique \u2013 <\/strong>if the injury has been caused by poor technique eg during sport this must be addressed and corrected to prevent the problem recurring.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.petersfield-physio-clinic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b2ap3_thumbnail_shutterstock_183264497.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Instability” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Instability<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Some people have naturally more flexible joints than others e.g. gymnasts and dancers. As the shoulder is naturally a very mobile joint it is vulnerable to damage and if the muscles are weak or overstretched this can lead to instability.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n How Does Instability Occur?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n As with rotator cuff problems instability can occur with repeated overhead movements such as swimming or throwing. Shoulder instability can lead to subluxation (partial dislocation). Dislocation is usually caused by trauma such as a fall or direct impact e.g. a rugby tackle.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n What Can PPASIC Do For Shoulder Instability?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n If a shoulder has fully dislocated it will need to be reduced or put back in place as quickly as possible to avoid nerve damage. It will then be immobilised in a sling for several weeks.<\/p>\n Isometric Strengthening Exercises \u2013 <\/strong>to maintain muscle strength while the joint is healing<\/p>\n Gentle Mobilising Exercises \u2013 <\/strong>to restore mobility once the sling is removed<\/p>\n Strengthening and Proprioception Exercises \u2013 <\/strong>a graduated programme of specialised exercises to improve strength and stability in the joint. This is vital to prevent further dislocations or instability.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.petersfield-physio-clinic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b2ap3_thumbnail_shutterstock_111565067.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0|” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” text_font_size=”22″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”||50|”] Common Shoulder Injuries and How to Treat Them [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ text_text_color=”#7d78b9″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Frozen Shoulder [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Frozen Shoulder is also known as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n