The BodyWorks Shoulder Program
Manual therapy techniques designed to help you get back to work fast.

• Range of Motion and Stretching

Having full range of motion (ROM) at the Shoulder is vital for most functional activities. In order to dress, bathe, drive, clean and in most cases work one requires the ability to fully move the Shoulder joint. Being as such, it is our focus to achieve full active ROM at the Shoulder joint in order to assist in optimal function for our patients.

Various exercises are involved in achieving ROM. Some examples are using the arm bike, pulley system, cane exercises, stretching, and manual ROM/mobilization exercises.

• Rotator Cuff Strengthening

Rotator cuff strength is crucial for upper extremity use. The rotator cuff is designed such that it holds the head of your Humerus (Upper Arm Bone) down while your arm is moving up. This along with proper posture prevents pinching of the underlying muscles and bursa with elevation activities, called impingement.

• Body Mechanics and Ergonomic Education

We educate of patients in proper posture, positioning and body mechanics. It is important to understand the correct way to lift, rest and position your body with activities to prevent further and future injuries.

• Home Exercise Programs

Each patient will leave their first visit with an idea of their condition, a likely cause, methods for pain management and a personalized exercise program to assist in an expedient rehabilitation.