Bryant Physical Therapy

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With Shoulder/Arm Pain

At Bryant Physical Therapy™ in Ellijay, GA, our doctors and clinicians are experts in determining the cause of your shoulder/arm pain and prescribing a course of treatment for pain relief and return of function.

 

Most Common Shoulder/Arm Complaints and Limitations:

  • Pain, stiffness or weakness with reaching overhead or to the side
  • Pain with lifting something heavy
  • Pain or tightness with hooking your bra
  • Pain or tightness with reaching into your back pocket for wallet or phone
  • Pain or tightness with reaching behind your back to wash or scratch an itch
  • Pain with putting on a jacket or seatbelt
Shoulder Pain Physical Therapy

Our Specialty

Common Shoulder/Arm Pain Conditions That We Treat

  • Muscle sprain or strain
  • Rotator cuff tear or injury
  • Bursitis
  • Dislocation
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Tendinitis
  • Tendon rupture
  • Labral tear
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Brachial plexus injury

What Is the First Step?

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Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.

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At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:

  • A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
  • A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
  • Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
  • Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.

What to Expect

What Kind of Treatment Techniques Might I Receive?

Your physical therapist will develop a personalized rehabilitation program for your condition. This program can help you safely return to your desired activities. Some treatment techniques may include:

Shoulder Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy

Hands-on treatments to mobilize your muscles and joints to restore and improve proper motion and strength.

Specialized manual therapy offerings at Bryant Physical Therapy include:

  • Traction
  • Joint mobilization and manipulation
  • Soft-tissue mobilization
  • Myofascial Release

Range-of-Motion Exercise

Activities aimed at improving movement of a specific joint including stretching techniques to decrease muscle tightness and help restore flexibility. There are 3 main types of range of motion (ROM) exercise: Active ROM requires very little assistance from the clinician and is done by the patient. Active-assisted ROM requires partial assistance from the clinician and is done with the patient. Passive ROM requires full assistance from the clinician and is done for the patient.

Shoulder Range-of-Motion Exercise
shoulder Muscle Strengthening

Muscle Strengthening

Exercises for muscle weakness or imbalance specific to your condition and capability. Sometimes referred to as strength/weight/resistance/endurance training, muscle strengthening exercises can include the use of weights, exercise bands, and body weight. The benefits of muscle strengthening include increased bone strength and muscular fitness.

Pain and Swelling Management

Treatments to reduce pain and inflammation and enhance recovery.

Specialized pain management offerings at Bryant Physical Therapy include:

  • Dry Needling Therapy
  • Electrical Stimulation/Interferential
  • Game Ready Vasopneumatic Compression
Shoulder Pain and Swelling Management
Shoulder Patient Education

Patient Education

Includes providing information about your condition and treatment options and identifying and modifying any factors or activities causing your pain. Instructing you in home pain/swelling management and a home exercise program will help you maintain gains in motion and strength.

Functional Training

Therapeutic activities incorporate the use of multiple parameters such as balance, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Functional activities are designed to safely and gradually progress as you recover to allow for achievement of your functional and recreational goals.

Shoulder functional training

Reviews

What Our Clients Say

Lewis Stewart

Very helpful staff, they quickly put you at ease and have an individual exercise program for you. The equipment and treatment rooms are well maintained and organized. Overall a very pleasant experience, the corrected my lower back issues.

Bonnie Preiss

I have worked with Larry and Mike and his staff for over a year. I started out by receiving therapy with Mike and his associate Priscilla. My wish was and is that to delay knee surgery. Mike and Priscilla have made my wish come true. They put my knee in place and I have been able to function most normally without further therapy or cortisone shots
I was so at ease and happy with the staff including the ladies in the office that I continued using the facility with their wellness program
I actually look forward to my visits that run around three times a week. If I have any problems that may occur with my leg, Mike is very open to a new exercise— and it works! There is always a greeting when I arrive. Everyone including the clients has formed a congenial group. We laugh and joke with each other
But the staff also takes their jobs seriously. They listen to us , they show real empathy to our problems. AND they make us better
Thanks for being there. I look forward to working with you for a long time
Bonnie preiss