Labral Tears
Labral Tear: Shoulder Pain and Instability
Alleviate Physiotherapy is the home to Shoulder Pain rehabilitation. Our clinics located at Clarkson Go , Mississauga and Etobicoke are an ideal place for you to start your journey towards a pain-free life.
What are Labral Tears?
Labral tears are injuries to the labrum, a ring of cartilage that cushions and stabilizes a joint. When torn, the labrum can cause pain, reduced mobility, and joint instability.
Labral tears most commonly affect the shoulder and hip and may result from trauma, repetitive overhead movements, sports activities, or workplace injuries. Common symptoms include pain, stiffness, clicking or popping sounds, weakness, instability, and limited range of motion.
Treatment depends on the severity of the injury, and guided physiotherapy, Chiropractor or osteopathy is one of the most effective non-surgical approaches for labral tear rehabilitation, helping restore strength, stability, and movement.
What are the symptoms of a labral tear in the shoulder?
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The symptoms of a labral tear can vary depending on the location of the tear and the severity of the injury, but some common symptoms include:
Pain: The most common symptom of a labral tear is pain, which is typically felt deep within the joint. The pain may be sharp or dull and can be aggravated by certain movements or activities.
Stiffness: Stiffness is another common symptom of a labral tear, which may make it difficult to move the affected joint.
Clicking and Popping Sounds: Some people may experience clicking or popping sounds in the joint when they move, which can be a sign of a labral tear.
Weakness/Instability: A labral tear does make the affected joint feel weak or unstable, making it difficult to perform certain movements or activities.
Reduced Range of Motion: A labral tear does limit the range of motion(mobility) of the affected joint, making it difficult to move the joint through its full range.
It's important to note that most labral tears do cause symptoms. If you suspect that you may have a labral tear, it's important to see a physiotherapist near you for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans.
How can Physiotherapy help in Labral Tears?
Physiotherapy is an effective treatment option for a shoulder labral tear. The goal of physiotherapy is to help reduce pain and inflammation, improve joint range of motion and stability, and prevent further damage to the labrum. Here are some ways that our therapists can help:
Pain Management: Our physiotherapists use various modalities, such as Cold Laser Therapy, ice or heat, to help reduce pain and inflammation in the affected shoulder.
Manual Therapy: We use techniques such as joint mobilization,MFR, MET, ART,IASTR, Cupping therapy and other soft tissue massage, and stretching to help improve joint range of motion and flexibility.
Strengthening Exercises: Graded Individualize Strengthening exercises (combination of Isometric, Concentric, Eccentric, particularly for the rotator cuff muscles, plays a very important and vital role in improving shoulder stability and reducing the risk of further injury.
Posture Correction: Poor posture is one of the most common causes of undue stress on the shoulder joint, exacerbating a labral tear. Our therapists teach proper posture techniques to help alleviate stress on the shoulder.
Functional Training: Functional training involves exercises that mimic daily activities or sports movements. These exercises can help improve shoulder function and prepare the joint for more advanced activities.
The appropriate Individualized physiotherapy treatment plan will depend on the severity and location of the labral tear. Our therapists will work with you and your healthcare team to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for all your needs.
At Alleviate Physiotherapy, our expert therapists can provide you with effective treatment for your shoulder joint pain and dysfunctions, helping to relieve pain, improve mobility, and prevent re-injury. We develop personalized treatment plans that take into account our client’s specific needs and goals to help them lead a pain free life.
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