Shoulder Stiffness - When the Tissue is the Driver!

Shoulder pain, stiffness, and lack of functional mobility are not uncommon in clients with post-breast cancer.  Join us as we discuss the evaluation and treatment sequence that addresses the particular soft tissue involvement and drivers of this client's limitation—hint: several tissue issues are involved.  The clinical reasoning around the client's story is key here!   A glance at this episode: [2:04] Susan introduces her patient's history [7:34] Shoulder girdles and head position [10:34] Flexion of the cervical spine [16:40] Looking at passive vs. active range of motion [19:19] How Susan started the abduction exercise  [24:21] Towel roll exercise for mobility [27:27] How to add movement into decompression [33:29] The thorax is 360 right and left   Related links: Tough To Treat Website Erica's Course: Decoding the Complex Patient Susan's Pelvic Health Education Subscription Access the Transcript