Physiotherapists in Stoke On Trent

Physiotherapy in Stoke On Trent

Stoke On Trent physiotherapists treat a variety of issues including tension headaches and also arthritis among many others.

Finding a physiotherapist in Stoke On Trent is easy with the Physiotherapy Site. The Physiotherapy Site confirms the Health Professions Council registration details of all physiotherapists listed on the site. The practitioners are, in almost all cases, also members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy which is a professional member organization with its own high standards. The physiotherapists have a minimum of 5 years experience, although most have in excess of 10 years post-qualification experience. Our helpful team will advise clinic opening hours and arrange an appointment with you at a convenient time with a local clinic.

Physiotherapists in Stoke On Trent treat many different issues including the condition profiled below.

Supraspinatus Tendinitis

The supraspinatus muscle is one of the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder and a vital part of a normally functioning shoulder. It originates in the supraspinatus fossa (anatomical depression) at the top of the scapula or shoulder blade and passes outwards towards the head of the humerus. Above the shoulder joint the muscle gradually becomes more tendinous until it passes over the top of the head of humerus and inserts onto the bony area called the greater tuberosity. The muscular action is to move the arm away from the side but a more important action is to hold the humeral head against the glenoid.

Due to the proximity of the tendon to the acromioclavicular joint above it can suffer compression and inflammation from repetitive overactivity, giving a sharp pain on lifting of the arm in many activities. Physiotherapy examination involves testing shoulder abduction with compression and tension stresses to change the impingement and palpation of the supraspinatus insertion on the humeral head whilst the patient's arm is behind their back. Treatment involves limiting aggravating activities, ultrasound to the tendon insertion and strengthening of the remainder of the rotator cuff muscles. Anti-inflammatory medication may also be useful.