SPECIALTY | SHOULDER
Shoulder Physiotherapy
Pain when lifting your arm, a stiff or locked shoulder, rotator cuff tendinitis, frozen shoulder, dislocation, fracture, or recovering from surgery (cuff repair, stabilisation, shoulder replacement)? The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body: its rehabilitation calls for gradual, precise work. We combine manual therapy, mobility exercises and targeted strengthening to help you regain a free, pain-free arm, in everyday life as well as at work or in sport.
What is Shoulder Physiotherapy?
Injuries and pain in the shoulder can limit everyday movements and affect quality of life. Whether after a fracture, a sprain, surgery or due to a chronic condition, physiotherapy plays a key role in functional recovery and in preventing complications.
When is Shoulder Physiotherapy recommended?
Using specific techniques, it helps you regain strength, mobility and precision of movement so you can return to your personal and professional activities in the best possible conditions.
Which problems and conditions are treated?
The Problems
Shoulder physiotherapy treats a range of conditions, including:
- Rotator cuff tendinopathies, subacromial impingement and bursitis.
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) and shoulder stiffness.
- Dislocations and instability of the shoulder.
- Fractures (humerus, collarbone, shoulder blade) and prolonged immobilisation.
- Shoulder osteoarthritis limiting everyday movements.
- Post-surgical recovery (cuff repair, stabilisation, shoulder replacement).
For the hand and wrist, see our page Hand and Wrist Physiotherapy.
How does the treatment work?
The Treatment
After a detailed assessment, the physiotherapist sets up a personalised programme based on the patient’s needs:
- Mobilisation and strengthening exercises to regain flexibility and strength.
- Manual therapy to improve joint range of motion and reduce pain.
- Shoulder blade stability and control for smooth, pain-free arm movement.
- Specific post-surgical rehabilitation techniques to prevent scar adhesions.
Why is it important to get treatment?
Appropriate rehabilitation helps to preserve shoulder mobility and strength, limit after-effects and speed up recovery. Without treatment, a simple injury can lead to chronic pain and a lasting loss of mobility.
For your sessions to be covered by your health or accident insurance, a medical prescription is required. If you suffer from persistent pain or a loss of mobility, talk to your doctor to assess whether physiotherapy is recommended.
Where can I book an appointment for Shoulder Physiotherapy?
Shoulder physiotherapy is available by appointment at the following practices:
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Your questions
Answers to the questions you ask us most often.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. For your sessions to be covered by your health or accident insurance, you need a medical prescription.
Does my insurance cover the sessions?
Illness: basic health insurance (LAMal). Accident: accident insurance (LAA). In some cases: disability insurance (LAI) or military insurance (LAM).
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, for people whose health prevents them from coming to a practice, and in nursing homes (EMS). A specific prescription for home physiotherapy is required: the doctor must write “at home” on it.
Can I cancel or reschedule an appointment?
Yes, but please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments missed without notice may be charged.