Shoulder anatomy 101

Is that niggle in your shoulder continuing to get worse? Is the pain after an accident not going away? Are you noticing you can’t reach up into cupboards or wash your hair without pain? Shoulder problems are the second most common condition we treat here at Thorpes Physiotherapy (behind Back pain). Shoulder pain can be … Read more

Throwers Shoulder

I am a big fan of my cricket so I thought that we would talk about a common cricketer’s complaint known as “throwers shoulder”. This is not just limited to cricket though; it can be caused by throwing the ball for the dog, or in other overhead sports such as badminton or tennis. It is … Read more

Shoulder Injuries

The shoulder is a very important joint in many sports such as racquet sports, swimming and ball sports.  It is an extremely mobile joint and relies on good muscle control to maintain stability. Repetitive movements such as throwing a ball, swimming or serving in tennis place considerable stress on the shoulder, and can lead to … Read more

Save Your Shoulders – 4 Simple Tips

Shoulder problems are a very common injury we see at Thorpes, its only back pain we see more of, so I thought I’d give a quick review of some simple ways to avoid shoulder pain. 1. Limit Overhead Exercises Many gym training programs involve extensive overhead pressing movements – however from our experience they are … Read more