Shoulder Injuries
Comprehensive Care for Shoulder Pain and Injuries
The shoulder is one of the body's most mobile joints, making it especially vulnerable to injury, overuse, and instability. Whether your symptoms developed gradually or resulted from an acute injury, physical therapy can help relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve strength so you can return to your normal activities.
Common Shoulder Conditions
Our physical therapists evaluate and treat a variety of shoulder conditions, including:
- Rotator cuff tears and tendinitis
- Shoulder impingement
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Shoulder instability and dislocations
- Labral injuries
- Shoulder arthritis
- Bursitis
- Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation
Common Symptoms
Shoulder injuries often cause:
- Pain with lifting or reaching overhead
- Weakness or loss of strength
- Stiffness or limited range of motion
- Clicking, catching, or instability
- Difficulty sleeping due to shoulder pain
How Physical Therapy Can Help Treat Shoulder Pain
Your physical therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized treatment plan based on your condition and goals. Treatment may include:
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic stretching and strengthening exercises
- Shoulder stabilization and mobility training
- Postural and movement education
- Functional or sport-specific rehabilitation
- Home exercise instruction
For patients recovering from surgery, we work closely with your orthopedic surgeon and follow procedure-specific rehabilitation protocols throughout your recovery.
Why Choose Gainesville Physical Therapy
Our goal is to treat the source of your shoulder pain, restore normal movement, and help you return to work, sports, and everyday activities with greater strength and confidence.
Click on the topics below to find out more from the orthopedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
