Myofascial Release Therapy & Training

Good shoulder function is essential for most sports and working tasks and any physiotherapy centre will certainly testify to shoulder dysfunction resulting in a substantial loss to quality of life. The shoulder is an intricate joint. It is a ‘ball and socket’ joint that relies heavily on the ligaments along with various muscles (referred to as rotator cuff) to give it stability and enable good function. It works very closely with the neck as well as the thoracic spine (area between shoulder blades) to permit full and pain-free movement. The complicated structure of this area causes it to be very prone to injury. There are numerous reasons for glenohumeral joint discomfort ranging from significant injuries such as dislocation and fracture, to strains in the rotator cuff and to pain that begins slowly and progresses over time. The key to effective treatment is based on accurate diagnosis. This can only be done from a detailed evaluation with a physiotherapist.