Shoulder pain physio Frankston
Finding the next step for shoulder pain
Shoulder symptoms can show up as pain, weakness or restricted movement, and the right starting point depends on the pattern. Ash assesses the shoulder and relevant surrounding areas, then explains how the findings relate to reaching, lifting, work and exercise.
Find information for your shoulder concern
Shoulder weakness and shoulder stiffness can call for different approaches to rehabilitation. Ash assesses movement, strength and the activities affected before explaining a plan suited to your symptoms.
- Rotator cuff-related pain: information about shoulder loading, strength and rehabilitation.
- Frozen shoulder: information about substantial stiffness, symptom management and gradual movement.
- Swimmer’s shoulder: information about swimming demands and returning to the pool.
What your shoulder assessment may include
Shoulder symptoms can arise from several structures and may also be influenced by the neck, upper back, training load or the way the shoulder blade and arm work together. Common presentations include rotator-cuff-related pain, stiffness or frozen shoulder, strains, joint irritation and pain following a change in activity.
Ash will discuss how the problem started, what movements aggravate it and what you need to return to. Assessment may include shoulder and neck movement, strength, load tolerance and relevant work or sporting tasks. If the presentation needs medical review or imaging, Ash will explain the next step.
Common questions about shoulder pain
When should I see a physiotherapist for shoulder pain?
Consider an assessment if pain is affecting sleep, reaching, lifting, work, gym or sport, if it is not settling, or if you are unsure how much activity is safe.
Do I need a scan before physiotherapy?
Usually not. Ash will assess your shoulder first and explain whether imaging or medical review would add useful information.
Can physiotherapy help shoulder pain during swimming?
Assessment can consider shoulder strength, mobility, fatigue and training load. Swimmers can also use the dedicated swimmer’s shoulder service.
Related shoulder guides: Rotator cuff pain · Frozen shoulder
Treatment, swimmer’s shoulder and return to activity
Your plan is matched to the findings and your goals. It may include education, temporary load changes, hands-on physiotherapy, targeted strengthening, mobility work and a graded return to work, training or everyday activity.
Ash has a particular interest in swimming-related shoulder problems. For swimmers and triathletes, assessment can consider training volume, shoulder and upper-back mobility, strength, fatigue and how symptoms change through the stroke cycle. This is physiotherapy for the swimmer’s body and movement; it is not an in-water stroke-coaching service.
Private patients do not need a GP referral. My Therapist Group does not accept TAC, WorkCover or NDIS clients. Book online or call Ash on 0401 825 644.
Related service: Swimmer’s shoulder physiotherapy in Frankston