Whether you are an elite baseball player or are having trouble reaching overhead, shoulder physical therapy can significantly reduce pain and increase your range of motion. The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body and one of the most common to be injured as we age. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we offer the best shoulder physical therapy in New Jersey so New Jersey residents can achieve the highest levels of comfort and movement abilities in their daily lives.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has served New Jersey residents with top-notch rehabilitative services since 1980. We offer a broad range of expertise to ensure our patients are getting comprehensive care. At each of our 27 locations across 16 counties, we offer:
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopaedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
If your condition does not fall into one of the above categories but you are wondering if physical therapy may still be beneficial for you, we recommend coming in for a comprehensive assessment. This assessment will diagnose the root of your condition and allow our therapists to determine the most optimal road to recovery. If this falls outside of our scope of care, we will help to connect you with your next step.
What Does Shoulder Physical Therapy Target?
Shoulder physical therapy targets multiple aspects of the shoulder, including overall strength, overall flexibility, and the function of specific muscle groups.
The overall goal of strengthening the shoulder muscles in shoulder physical therapy is the help stabilize the shoulder joint and prevent further injury. By keeping these groups of muscles strong, you will find a reduction in pain as many of the forces applied to the shoulder joint will be lessened and dislocations or other physical ailments will become less common.
Flexibility is also important to improve the range of motion of the shoulder and prevent future injury. As you strengthen the muscles, increasing flexibility simultaneously will reduce soreness, provide more resilience against injury, reduce stiffness, and improve mobility.
What Muscle Groups are Included in Shoulder physical Therapy?
The main muscle groups targeted by shoulder physical therapy include, but are not limited to:
- Deltoids: these muscles cover the front, back, and top of the shoulder.
- Trapezius muscles: these muscles are in the upper back.
- Rhomboid muscles: these muscles are in the upper back.
- Subscapularis: these muscles cover the front of the shoulders.
- Infraspinatus: these muscles support the shoulder joint.
- Supraspinatus: these muscles support the shoulder joint.
- Teres muscles: these muscles support the shoulder joint.
- Biceps: these muscles are on the front of the upper arm.
- Triceps: these muscles are on the back of the upper arm.
The goal of shoulder physical therapy is to improve the function of these muscles and maintain the balance between the muscle groups. When the muscles are not balanced, it can create tension and additional pain in the shoulders.
Let’s Get Started Today!
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, New Jersey residents have access to the best shoulder physical therapy in the state. Many of our expert therapists have over 25 years of experience, and we combine this experience with modern techniques to ensure our patients achieve outstanding results in minimal time. If you believe physical therapy may be right for you, contact Twin Boro Physical Therapy today by calling 1-866-407-2144 or by visiting our website. We welcome you to your journey to optimal health!
