What is Huntington Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a therapy that helps people who are having trouble with their movements, or if their physical function is weakened by an injury. Therefore, a certified therapist will do your treatment to stop you from severe pain. Frozen shoulder pain is mostly caused by stiffness in your shoulder joint. At Huntington Physical Therapy, you will expect the most comfortable treatments that will help you heal quickly. We also keep track of your progress to make sure you are improving as each session passes. Our treatment and your progress are important because we care about our patients first! 

What Type of PT is Offered For Frozen Shoulder At Island Sports Physical Therapy?

Many people who suffer from frozen shoulders have constant pain which enables them to move. When you come to Huntington Physical Therapy we will help you in different ways. For example, we can teach you various range-of-motion that will help you move your shoulders. The more you exercise for your frozen shoulder, the quicker you will see improvements. Frozen shoulder symptoms will get worse if you do not get the treatment on time. 

Type of Symptoms You Might Notice During Physical Therapy While Frozen Shoulder:

• Freezing Stage- Your shoulder is causing pain constantly and due to that, you are not able to move your shoulders.
• Frozen Stage- Your might not be in pain a lot during this time but your shoulders might be becoming inflexible. 
• Thawing Stage- Your shoulders tend to move around and you see improvements. 

Risk Factors That Might Occur During Frozen Shoulder: 

Many risks cause your frozen shoulder which makes your life difficult over time. Those risks include the following:  

• Age- People who are older than 40, mostly women, tend to have frozen shoulders. 
• Reduced Immobility- If someone has a frozen shoulder they might be at risk of doing their daily activities. 
• Systemic Disease: If people have certain types of health issues they are most likely to have frozen shoulders. For example, if a person is diagnosed with Diabetes, Overactive Thyroid, Underactive Thyroid, Cardiovascular Disease, Tuberculosis, and Parkinson’s disease.   

What Kind of Activities Can You Not Perform When You Have a Frozen Shoulder:

• Cleaning 
• Cooking 
• Cannot eat by yourself
• Constantly need an assistant to do something 
• Drive 

At Island Sports Physical Therapy your frozen shoulder should get treated on time. You must make an appointment with us so we can help you improve. Untreated issues will only be worse by making your condition even worse. Loss of mobility can cause some other serious issues that can put your health more in danger. Many patients are unable to move, therefore they might have a chance of falling from the bed if they cannot reach something. The conscious ignorance of your frozen shoulder may affect your mood, thinking, and behavior. 

How Can Huntington Physical Therapy Help You?

If you are going through some severe pain during your frozen shoulder. Make sure you visit our website for further details or give us a call so we can schedule your appointment with us today! We know that COVID-19 has changed our lives, so we are fully aware, and we are taking precautions. At Island Sports Physical Therapy, your safety and health matter because we want to meet your needs by providing you the best service!