PHYSIOTHERAPY IN DAPTO & UNANDERRA

Shoulder pain physiotherapy

Reaching overhead, getting dressed or training becoming uncomfortable? I assess what is limiting your shoulder and help you build a plan for moving and using it more confidently.

Shoulder symptoms have different causes

Shoulder pain can involve rotator cuff-related problems, frozen shoulder, joint conditions or pain referred from the neck. Pain, stiffness and weakness need to be considered together rather than assuming one diagnosis from a single symptom.

What I assess

We discuss how symptoms started, any injury, your sleep, daily tasks and exercise demands. I assess relevant movement, strength and functional tasks, and consider the neck or nervous system where your presentation suggests this is relevant.

Rehabilitation built around your goals

Your plan may include movement practice, progressive strengthening, adapting aggravating tasks and education about managing your symptoms. Exercises are chosen for your current capacity and progressed toward reaching, lifting, work or sport. Hands-on treatment may be used when appropriate; your progress guides the next step.

What if my shoulder is very stiff?

Stiffness can have several causes, including frozen shoulder. Assessment helps clarify the presentation and set realistic goals. We discuss an appropriate starting level, expected progression and whether medical review is needed.

Seek urgent medical assessment after an injury if there is deformity, sudden swelling or intense pain.

Further reading: Healthdirect information on shoulder pain.

Physiotherapy with Kai in the Illawarra

I see patients in Dapto on Tuesdays and Unanderra on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are available for private, NDIS, WorkCover NSW, CTP and Medicare patients, subject to relevant referral and funding requirements.

My independent practice has no visit quotas. Follow-up appointments depend on your needs and progress. Explore The PRIME Method or meet Kai.

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General information only. Your assessment helps determine the right care for your individual presentation.