The shoulder is more than just the shoulder joint (or Glenohumeral joint) and is more accurately termed the shoulder complex. Designed more for mobility than stability its multi axial construction means it has a large range of movement in all directions allowing a wide variety of accomplished activities but is also susceptible to injuries.
The three main components to the shoulder are The Gleno-humeral joint where the arm articulates with the shoulder blade. The Acromio-clavicular joint is where the collarbone meets and moves with the shoulder blade and the movement of the Shoulder blade itself.
There are many differing types of injuries and conditions that can affect the shoulder meaning a loss of function or movement. The most common include: Impingement - Where some of the soft tissues are painfully trapped between the bony surfaces Dislocation - Where the soft tissues can no longer hold the joint in place due to trauma or excessive force Instability - Where the stability of the joint is compromised because of lax ligaments and / or poor muscular control. Frozen shoulder - Where the capsule surrounding the joint becomes inflamed thereby restricting movement. Physiotherapy will help restore correct movement and function to full range, using techniques such as:
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