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Shoulder Pain

Understanding shoulder pain and how physiotherapy can help restore movement, strength, and confidence.
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The shoulder connects the upper limb to the body and plays an important role in strength, stability, and movement of the arm. Because the shoulder allows a large range of movement, it is one of the most commonly injured joints.
Shoulder pain can occur at any age and may develop gradually or after injury.

Who Is Shoulder Pain Common In?

Shoulder pain can affect anyone, but it is more common in:

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

At Body Sense Physiotherapy, we see a wide range of shoulder conditions, which commonly fall into the following categories:

What Symptoms Are Associated With Shoulder Pain?

Symptoms may vary depending on the condition and contributing factors, but commonly include:

What Should I Do If I’m Experiencing Shoulder Pain?

If you are experiencing shoulder pain, a physiotherapy assessment can help determine contributing factors and guide appropriate management.

Your physiotherapist will:

Physiotherapy for Shoulder Pain

Early assessment and treatment can help guide recovery and improve outcomes. Physiotherapy focuses on understanding what is contributing to your shoulder pain and supporting healing through appropriate management.
If you have recently sustained an acute shoulder injury, your physiotherapist will assess whether further investigations or medical input are required.
For persistent shoulder pain, physiotherapy addresses contributing factors and supports a safe return to daily activities, work, or sport.

Your Treatment May Include

Physiotherapy treatment is individualised and may include:

Supporting Long-Term Knee Health

At Body Sense Physiotherapy, we offer supervised exercise and rehabilitation programs designed to support shoulder strength and resilience. These programs help build confidence, reduce flare-ups, and support long-term shoulder health for work, daily activities, and sport.

Need help with shoulder pain?

If shoulder pain is limiting your movement or activities, a physiotherapy assessment can help guide your recovery.
We’ve opened a new clinic in East Perth!

We’re now welcoming patients at Pier Street Medical, right next to HBF Park.