Suffering from shoulder pain or discomfort?
Shoulder pain is a common complaint that can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion, making it susceptible to various injuries and conditions. Understanding the causes of shoulder pain and injuries is crucial for effective management and recovery.
Common causes of shoulder pain
Appointments with Physiotherapy Scotland
If you are experiencing persistent shoulder pain, discomfort, or mobility issues, seeking professional assessment and treatment is essential for your recovery. At Physiotherapy Scotland, our team of expert physiotherapists offers comprehensive evaluations and tailored rehabilitation plans to address your specific shoulder concerns effectively.
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Comprehensive Assessment
We conduct thorough assessments to understand your condition and create a tailored treatment plan.
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Evidence Based Treatments
Our treatments are based on the latest research and best practices in physiotherapy.
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Home Exercise Programme
We provide you with detailed exercise programmes to continue your rehabilitation at home.
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Educations & Empowerment
We empower you to take control of your health by educating you on self-care practices.
Upper Limb & Shoulder Exercises and Advice
Frozen Shoulder
A patient guide to physiotherapy for shoulder pain and/or stiffness Frank Gilroy- Consultant PhysiotherapistMegan Thea Ross Browne- Student PhysiotherapistContentsAnatomy of the shoulderWhat might cause shoulder pain and stiffness?What is a frozen shoulder?Symptoms of a frozen shoulderWhy does a frozen shoulder develop?DiagnosisRecoveryPhases of a frozen shoulderRehabilitation:Painful/early phase- preventing stiffnessMiddle/freezing phase- maintaining movementThawing/late phase- regaining movementSurgeryReferences Remember this programme…
Frozen Shoulder and Hydrodilatation post op exercises
The video below contains 5 exercises that can be started 2 days after your hydrodilatation procedure. Repeat each exercise 10 times Aim to do these exercises every 2 waking hours or at least 4 times per day Try to keep the exercises slow and controlled This video accompanies the Shoulder pain and stiffness guide which…
Shoulder exercises
Active Assisted Exercises from PainfulShoulder.co.uk Andrew Brooksbank These exercises are primarily used to regain range of movement in the shoulder after either injury or surgery. Do each exercise 10 times and repeat 3 times per day. 1. Using the unaffected arm or stick gently stretch arm above the head as far as is able. 2.…
Shoulder pendular exercises
Shoulder pendular exercises Author: Andrew Brooksbank Exercise 1 Lean over and let your arm hang and swing forwards and back, do 20 times and repeat exercises 4 times per day. Exercise 2 Lean over and let your arm hang and swing side to side, do 20 times and repeat exercises 4 times per day. Exercise…
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow This is a condition that is very common and causes pain in the outside portion of the elbow. It is also known as lateral epicondylitis, this name implies that it is inflammatory condition, but the actual pathology is a tendinosis of the insertion of Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon on the lateral…
Shoulder Impingement
Impingement of the shoulder Written by A. BrooksbankJanuary 2009 Impingement is a common cause of a painful shoulder. It has also been referred to as tendonitis or bursitis of the shoulder. Typical pain is in the outer part of the shoulder, this can be felt in the upper arm and as far down as the…
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder Written by A. BrooksbankNovember 2011 Background The condition is characterised by severe pain and loss of movement in the shoulder. It can be either primary (known as idiopathic) where the onset of symptoms is spontaneous or secondary where the condition follows a specific traumatic event, such as a tendon injury or after fracture.…
Shoulder Injury Self Treatment
Andrew Brooksbank FRCS- Sports shoulder surgeon Frank Gilroy MCSP- Physiotherapist These exercise are a practical self treatment programme but should only be progressed after you have a medical diagnosis of a simple shoulder injury. If your pain persists or increases, seem specialist advice. In The First 48 Hours In the early stages after injuring your…
Elbow, wrist, hand & shoulder links
Surgical information and contacts Specific sites for Elbow, wrist, hand & shoulder pain: http://www.glasgowshoulderclinic.co.uk Affiliated links & clinics The National Stadium Sports Medicine Centre (Hampden) Glasgow Hyndland Physiotherapy Clinic Bounce Back Physiotherapy Kerry Stewart’s Pilates Glasgow Aimi McGeough- Neurological and Rehabilitation Physiotherapist. Contact: aimiphysio@gmail.com or call on 07399340484 The Joint Recovery Clinic
Appointments & Questions
How do I get an appointment for an elbow, wrist or shoulder assessment? Most patients with upper limb pain will either self refer for physiotherapy or will be referred by their GP or hospital consultant from within the Glasgow area. To arrange an appointment contact Frank Gilroy directly on 07906 250 032 What happens at…
How can we help you?
Explore our directory of appointment information, exercises and self-help methods tailored for common injuries, pains and complaints: