Shoulder
Physical therapy for shoulder problems that come from an injury, from overuse or from a repair your surgeon did.
This care is for you if
Reaching overhead or behind you has become hard
Your shoulder has been sore for a while and sleep is affected
A surgeon has repaired it and sent a plan for you to follow
You want to lift, throw or carry again
What a visit looks like
What we do
Your therapist checks how your shoulder and shoulder blade move, treats stiff areas by hand and builds strength a step at a time, inside any limits your surgeon sets.
What decides how many visits
What your therapist finds, what your physician's plan says, what you need to be able to do again and how you respond. Your therapist talks it through with you.
Who treats you
A physical therapist, and sometimes a physical therapist assistant under their direction. Your first visit is about an hour.
Meet the teamHow it is paid for
Most patients use insurance, and some pay themselves. The front desk checks your benefits before your first visit.
How fees work
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, a sudden severe headache or pain, new weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a fall with a head injury needs emergency care now. Call 911.
Questions about this care
I had shoulder surgery. Do you follow my surgeon's plan?
Yes. Your surgeon's office sends its plan with the referral. Your therapist follows it and calls the office with questions.
Will I need to stop what I do at work?
Your therapist and your doctor decide together what is right for you, and your therapist tells you what to change.
Book a first visit
Tell your therapist what is bothering you in your own words when you come in. The form does not ask for it.