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Contents
  • Why Physical Therapy?
  • Exercise and Recovery
  • Additional Treatments

Can Physical Therapy Heal Your Shoulder Impingement?

Can Physical Therapy Heal Your Shoulder Impingement?

The Big Picture

When shoulder pain strikes, physical therapy might be the answer you're looking for. Discover how targeted exercises can alleviate the pain of shoulder impingement syndrome.
Contents
  • Why Physical Therapy?
  • Exercise and Recovery
  • Additional Treatments

Why Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy focuses on improving shoulder movement and strength, helping to relieve pain caused by SIS. Exercise regimens can effectively treat the condition without the need for surgery. Strengthening muscles and improving range of motion are key components.

Exercise and Recovery

Therapy involves a progression from mobility exercises to stability and strength training. Eccentric exercises, which involve controlled muscle lengthening, are often included. Consistent therapy can lead to significant improvements in shoulder function.
Physical therapy focuses on relieving pain and improving shoulder function in individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome through targeted exercises.

Additional Treatments

Sometimes, adjunct treatments like glucocorticoid injections may be used to aid recovery. These can help reduce pain and allow for more effective participation in therapy. However, they are not always necessary and should be considered carefully.

FAQs

Why choose physical therapy?

Physical therapy effectively treats SIS by improving movement and strength.

What exercises are used?

Mobility exercises and strength training are key components.

Are injections necessary?

Injections may help with pain but are not always needed.

How long does therapy take?

Therapy can take several months for adequate improvement.

The Bottom Line

Physical therapy offers a promising route to pain relief and functional recovery from SIS.
Explore how physical therapy can help your shoulder recovery with Doctronic today.
Additional References
  1. Michener LA, Walsworth MK, Burnet EN. Effectiveness of rehabilitation for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: a systematic review. J Hand Ther 2004; 17:152.
  2. Steuri R, Sattelmayer M, Elsig S, et al. Effectiveness of conservative interventions including exercise, manual therapy and medical management in adults with shoulder impingement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs. Br J Sports Med 2017; 51:1340.
  3. Holmgren T, Björnsson Hallgren H, Öberg B, et al. Effect of specific exercise strategy on need for surgery in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: randomised controlled study. BMJ 2012; 344:e787.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.