It is an undeniable fact that many times the pain in the shoulder joint can distract the patient from his daily life and activities. Anatomically the shoulder joint is quite complex as it contains several joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, bones. This particular joint has many degrees of freedom as well as makes several movements.

Calcifying tendinitis (shoulder calcification), is one of the most painful pathologies of the shoulder girdle which afflicts many people. Basically, it is a deposit of calcium in one of the tendons of the shoulder joint with associated problems of swelling and inflammation. Most of the time patients experience pain at regular intervals during the day and even during sleep. Depending on the stage of the pathology and also the size of the calcification the symptoms vary. Physical therapy in calcific shoulder tendinitis should be immediate to anticipate possible complications in the joint such as frozen shoulder.

PROBLEMS

• Severe in intensity intermittent or constant pain
• Severe deep pain
• Numbness in limb (stitches or electric current sensation)
• Reduced joint mobility
• Reduced muscle strength
• Inflammation, swelling
• Increased joint temperature
• Pain in scapula/arm (arm)

PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT AND REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES

• Use of impact ultrasound machine to dissolve calcium
• Analgesic currents
• Ice therapy
• Laser therapy
• Ultrasound therapeutic
• Strengthening exercises
• Exercises to increase shoulder mobility
• Improving joint functionality (e.g. bracing)
• Joint mobilisation techniques