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“Working with a knowledgeable hand therapist can make the difference between success and failure in complex hand surgical cases. The therapist extends the continuum of our care, as well as functioning as coach and trainer for our patients.”
Marybeth Ezaki, MD, Past President, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
In Phoenix Rehab, our senior hand therapists are experienced licensed and dedicated therapists (physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists) who specialized ONLY in the rehabilitation, treatment and management of painful fingers, hands, wrists, forearm & elbow conditions, because of interest, passion and expertise.
Frozen shoulder is the shortening, thickening and chronic inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the shoulder joint, which can result in
Medically, it has been called adhesive capsulitis, and more recently, frozen shoulder contracture syndrome, but they all carry the same meaning.
Frozen shoulder may be associated with an injury, such as a broken arm, and the inactivity of the arm following the injury.
Sometimes, a frozen shoulder may develop with no known cause, which to date the medical and scientific community has yet to confirm the actual reasons why this condition happen in the first place.
Front view of right shoulder
The symptoms of frozen shoulder are typically pain and loss of movement in the shoulder joint.
Lifting, reaching and daily activities, such as putting on a shirt, may be difficult, and pain may be worse at night.
There are three stages of frozen shoulder.
If frozen shoulder is left untreated, the pain and stiffness from a frozen shoulder may last a few years, if not longer.
The term frozen shoulder suggests that shoulder pain and stiffness will eventually “thaw” on its own without the need for therapy; however, with shoulder physiotherapy and hand therapy treatment, shoulder motion will return much faster.
Non-surgical treatment of a frozen shoulder can include
Surgical treatment is an option your physician may recommend if pain and motion do not improve.
Our senior hand therapist has specialized training to assist in reducing joint pain and improving shoulder motion and function.
Each patient’s condition is unique, and will require a thorough evaluation to determine the best treatment approach.
The physician, our senior hand therapist and patient work together as a team in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for an individual with a frozen shoulder.
Patients may also receive the following hand therapy treatment modalities:
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Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.
HAND THERAPY & CUSTOMIZED SPLINTING
Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, usually will benefit / require Hand Therapy to
Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes
REFORMER CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES
Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.
It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.
You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)
DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to accelerate recovery and shorten downtime / recovery period required.
It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance. Having regular deep tissue and sports massage will keep your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence.
Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).
See our entire team here with introductions and their specializations.
At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.
Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.
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