Shoulder pain and rotator cuff physical therapy in Chatsworth
When reaching overhead hurts or the shoulder wakes you at night, Dr. Ed finds out why and treats it himself.
Is this you?
- Reaching overhead or behind your back hurts.A high shelf, a jacket sleeve, a seat belt. Movements you never thought about now stop you partway.
- The shoulder wakes you at night.Rolling onto that side sets it off, or the ache keeps you from getting back to sleep.
- Imaging shows a rotator cuff tear, and a surgeon said to try therapy first.Dr. Ed tests the shoulder and gives you an honest read on what therapy can do.
- You are recovering from a rotator cuff repair.Your surgeon wrote the protocol. Dr. Ed works from it.
What Dr. Ed does about it
Dr. Ed treats shoulder pain, rotator cuff strains and tears, and impingement, before and after surgery.
- Testing the rotator cuff and the shoulder blade.Dr. Ed explains what he found in plain terms.
- Hands-on work.He works on the shoulder with his hands to ease the pain and help it move.
- Strengthening, in the right order.He builds up the rotator cuff and the muscles that move the shoulder blade. Dr. Ed sets the order for your shoulder.
- Overhead work for throwers and swimmers.If you throw or swim, he looks at how the arm moves overhead and works on it.
- After surgery.Bring your surgeon's post-op protocol and your discharge paperwork to the first visit. Dr. Ed works from your surgeon's instructions, not a generic plan. More on rotator cuff repair rehab.
What to expect
Evaluation first. Dr. Ed tests the shoulder, tells you what he found and sets the plan with you.
One-on-one. You work with Dr. Ed himself: hands-on treatment in the clinic, and a home program for between visits. He adjusts the program as the shoulder improves.
How long it takes. It depends on what is injured. A strain usually takes weeks. A repair usually takes months. Dr. Ed will not quote a number of visits before he has examined you.
Evenings and Saturdays. Book an evening or Saturday slot if that fits your week.
"I had been experiencing extreme limited mobility in my shoulders and neck for the past year and a half. After working with Dr Shut for 3 months I have noticed a huge difference in flexibility. My shoulder pain has significantly improved and my neck is considerately more mobile."
Related pages
- Orthopedic rehabilitationThe service page for shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle injuries.
- Frozen shoulderAnother shoulder problem, with its own page.
- Neck pain and pinched nerveIf the pain is in your neck, or a nerve feels pinched, start here.
Insurance and referrals
- No referral needed to start
- California law lets you see a physical therapist without a referral for up to 12 visits or 45 days, whichever comes first. After that, we need a referral from your doctor to continue. Medicare patients need a referral from the start.
- Insurance
- We accept Medicare and personal injury liens. If you have PPO insurance, we provide a superbill, an itemized receipt you send to your insurer for reimbursement. Direct-pay patients are welcome.
- Visits
- Visits run about 60 minutes, depending on what you need, and every one is one-on-one with Dr. Ed.
Details and what to bring are on the insurance and cost page.
Questions about shoulder rehab
Do all rotator cuff tears need surgery?
No. Many partial tears do well with therapy. After testing your shoulder, Dr. Ed gives you an honest read on yours.
How long does shoulder rehab take?
It depends on the tissue that is injured. Rehab for a strain usually takes weeks, and after a repair it usually takes months. Dr. Ed gives you a plan after your evaluation, not a guess up front.
Is this frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is a different problem from a rotator cuff injury and has its own page. If you are not sure which one you have, Dr. Ed tests the shoulder and tells you what he finds.
Book your shoulder evaluation
Tell Dr. Ed where your shoulder hurts and what it will not do. He will confirm your time by phone or email, usually the same day.
Prefer to talk? Call (818) 749-3205Dr. Ed answers his own phone.
19851 Nordhoff Place, Unit 105 (Suite C), Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mon to Sat 10am to 8pm, Sun closed. Free parking in the lot in front, no gate code, street parking available.
Book by phone
Call (818) 749-3205Mon to Sat 10am to 8pm, Sun closed
The online booking form opens here soon. Until then, call or email chatsworthpt@gmail.com and we confirm your time, usually the same day.
No payment is required to book.