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Shoulder Pain

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Shoulder pain is such a common reason to seek physiotherapy and we see lots of it at our practice. Sports injuries, a fall or repetitive movement with a slouched posture all could lead to shoulder tendinitis or pain.  In severe cases, the tendons could tear or the bony structure of the joint could fracture and that would complicate the healing process for sure.  No matter what is the cause of the pain, maintaining a good posture is always important in shoulder rehabilitation  after the fracture is healed or after surgical tendon tear repair is needed. (This is a great video for posture correction:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R54QoUbbow ) The earlier you come for an assessment in order to start moving that injured or painful shoulder the better the recovery down the road would be.  When the physiotherapist suspects fracture or tear, we will refer you to your medical practitioner right away for further investigation.  Most of the time, we need to continue therapy especia