“Can physical therapy help with shoulder impingement?”
I have shoulder impingement. Can physical therapy help with shoulder impingement?
16 Answers
Dr. Ivan Edwards
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
San Antonio, TX, TX
Yes, physical therapy can be very effective in treating shoulder impingement. Physical therapists use a combination of exercises, manual therapy, and education to help reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and prevent future injuries. Here are some common approaches used in physical therapy for shoulder impingement:
a) Stretching Exercises: These help improve flexibility and reduce tightness in the shoulder muscles.
b) Strengthening Exercises: Focus on strengthening the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles to improve stability and support.
c) Postural Correction: Techniques to improve posture and alignment, which can help reduce impingement.
d) Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to mobilize the shoulder joint and soft tissues.
e) Activity Modification: Guidance on how to modify activities to avoid aggravating the shoulder.
Yes, physical therapy can be very effective in treating shoulder impingement. Our physical therapists can develop a personalized treatment plan to address the underlying causes of your pain and improve your shoulder function.
yes they have many helpful tools
Short answer: yes. Two to three months of therapy, including home exercises, should relieve shoulder pain, regardless of the diagnosis.
Yes, physical therapy is often recommended as a conservative treatment for shoulder impingement Physical therapy for shoulder impingement typically focuses on: Pain Reduction: Therapists may use modalities such as ice, heat, or electrical stimulation to help reduce pain and inflammation Stretching Exercises: Stretching exercises can help improve the flexibility of the shoulder muscles and tendons, reducing compression in the impingement zone. Strengthening Exercises: Targeted strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles can help improve the stability and function of the shoulder joint. Posture Correction: Improving posture is often a key component of shoulder impingement rehabilitation. Proper posture can help create more space in the shoulder joint, reducing the risk of impingement. Range of Motion Exercises: Activities to improve the range of motion in the shoulder joint may be included in the physical therapy program.
Good day, physical therapy can help with the shoulder impingement. It would be best to consult a physician first to determine the cause and the degree of the impingement before treating it.
Yes physical therapy can be quite successful with shoulder impingement
Absolutely, yes. PT would be beneficial.
yes, exercise and modalities for pain control.
Shoulder impingement is also known as shoulder tendonitis. Which means inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder. Treatment is always rest, RICE therapy, and physical therapy in such cases.
yes
YES! Shoulder impingement most often is caused by repetitive positions/activities that cause the tendons in the shoulder to be somewhat compressed and irritated in the normal small space they live and glide through. PT can help find what movement pattern dysfunctions may be contributing to your situation and guide exercises to increase shoulder range of motion and balance out strength of shoulder stabilizing muscles to reduce flare ups in the future.
Yes, PT can help with shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement is a restriction of movement in your shoulder joint. Various exercises, modalities and biomechanical corrections can rectify, prevent and treat shoulder impingement.
100% yes.
Dr. Antonio Abreu
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
Yes it can
For sure! Shoulder impingement, especially at it's early stages, is most likely due to a muscle imbalance than can be improved with the proper exercises, manual therapy and movement training.
