Shoulder Pain
Find the cause of your shoulder pain—and build a plan to move comfortably again.
Shoulder Care That Addresses the Underlying Cause
Primus Physiotherapy provides one-on-one assessment and customized care for shoulder conditions in Edmonton and Drumheller.
Physiotherapists are experts in the evaluation and treatment of human movement dysfunctions. At Primus Physiotherapy, we care for people of all ages with muscle, joint, and neurological conditions. Your care begins with a thorough biomechanical evaluation so we can understand what is contributing to your pain, stiffness, weakness, or loss of function.
Instead of simply masking symptoms, your treatment plan is customized to help you recover movement, strength, and confidence in daily activities.
Shoulder Conditions We Treat
Our team has successfully treated a wide range of shoulder concerns.
Impingement & Tendinopathy
Shoulder tendonitis or rotator cuff tendonitis can occur when the rotator cuff is overloaded, fatigued, traumatized, or affected by age-related changes. Impingement may occur with repeated overhead activity, overhead loading, or sleeping on the shoulder.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
We treat rotator cuff tears and tendon-related shoulder pain with an individualized plan to restore proper movement, strength, and functional use of the arm.
Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, can make shoulder range of motion very limited and painful. Education, stretching, joint mobilization, and a home exercise program can help support recovery.
Instability & Dislocation Recovery
An unstable shoulder may feel as though it slips out of place, with or without pain. Following appropriate medical care for a dislocation, physiotherapy can help strengthen the muscles that support the shoulder joint.
Fracture, Trauma & Separation
Shoulder pain can follow trauma, including fracture, acromioclavicular separation, or other injury. Rehabilitation focuses on safely restoring mobility, strength, and function.
Shoulder Arthritis
For shoulder arthritis, physiotherapy can be customized to support joint motion, strength, pain relief, improved function, and independent care.
Your Recovery Process
- Pain relief
- Restoration of normal movement
- Recovery of function
- Independent care
Physiotherapy is a non-drug treatment option with no side effects, designed to address the underlying cause of your symptoms.
Components of Your Care
- Thorough biomechanical evaluation and customized treatment plan
- Extensive patient education
- Hands-on techniques and joint mobilization to recover mobility
- Stretching for tight muscles and strengthening for weak muscles
- Modalities such as ice, heat, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation when appropriate
What to Expect From Shoulder Physiotherapy
Everyone is different. You may require one or two visits, or an extended plan over several weeks or months. Your therapist will assess your movement and explain your personalized plan in clear, practical language.
For impingement or rotator cuff tendonitis, treatment commonly includes restoring proper strength and movement. For frozen shoulder, patient education, stretching, joint mobilization, and a home exercise program may help speed recovery. If you are recovering after a shoulder dislocation, physiotherapy is commonly started after the initial period of medical management to strengthen the muscles supporting the joint.
Important: A sudden shoulder dislocation is an emergency and should be assessed immediately to make sure blood vessels and nerves are not injured.
Ready to Get Your Shoulder Moving Again?
Get a private, thorough evaluation and a clear plan for recovery with Primus Physiotherapy.