Shoulder Impingement

Common symptoms include:

• Shoulder pain during arm movements
• Pain while lifting the arm overhead
• Weakness in the shoulder
• Difficulty reaching behind the back
• Pain during sleeping on the affected side
• Reduced shoulder mobility
• Clicking or catching sensation in the shoulder
• Pain during sports or daily activities
• Stiffness around the shoulder joint

Shoulder impingement may occur due to:

• Repetitive overhead activities
• Poor posture
• Rotator cuff muscle weakness
• Shoulder muscle imbalance
• Sports injuries
• Shoulder overuse
• Inflammation of shoulder tendons
• Bone spurs in the shoulder joint
• Improper lifting techniques
• Age-related shoulder degeneration

Diagnosis includes physical examination and imaging tests to assess shoulder movement and soft tissue irritation. Tests may include:

• Shoulder impingement tests
• Range of motion assessment
• Muscle strength testing
• X-rays
• MRI scan
• Ultrasound imaging
• Postural assessment

Physiotherapy helps reduce pain, improve shoulder mobility, strengthen muscles, and restore normal shoulder function.

• Ice therapy to reduce inflammation
• Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
• TENS therapy for pain relief
• Ultrasound therapy
• Interferential therapy
• Laser therapy for tissue healing

Manual therapy techniques help improve shoulder joint mobility, reduce stiffness, and relieve muscle tightness.

Customized rehabilitation exercises help restore shoulder strength, flexibility, and stability.

• Rotator cuff strengthening exercises
• Shoulder stabilization exercises
• Scapular strengthening exercises
• Resistance band exercises
• Postural strengthening exercises

• Shoulder mobility exercises
• Chest stretches
• Posterior capsule stretches
• Neck and upper back stretches
• Range of motion exercises

Patients are guided to improve posture and shoulder positioning to reduce stress on the shoulder joint during daily activities.

Functional movement training and sports-specific rehabilitation help patients safely return to work, sports, and daily activities.

• Experienced orthopedic physiotherapists
• Personalized rehabilitation programs
• Advanced pain relief therapies
• One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
• Focus on long-term shoulder recovery
• Evidence-based rehabilitation techniques
• Guidance for posture correction and home exercises

If you are experiencing shoulder pain, weakness, or difficulty lifting your arm, our physiotherapy team can help you recover safely and effectively. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert shoulder impingement treatment and personalized physiotherapy care.