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Shelby Township, Michigan

Physical Therapy Shoulder Pain

Throwing the game winning touchdown, hitting a bench PR, playing catch with the kids: all require a shoulder that can perform. Our physyical therapists will help you build a plan to get back in the game.

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Shoulder Conditions We Treat

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

    The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles and tendons that keeps the ball of your upper arm centered in the shoulder socket. Tears happen from a fall or heavy lift, or from wear over time, and cause a deep ache in the shoulder, pain at night and weakness lifting or rotating your arm.

  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

    Irritation of the rotator cuff tendons from repeated overhead work like throwing, swimming, pressing and serving. It usually starts as an ache in the front or side of the shoulder when you reach overhead and can build until it hurts at night.

  • Shoulder Impingement

    The rotator cuff tendons get pinched under the top of the shoulder blade when you raise your arm. Expect pain on the front or outside of the shoulder when reaching overhead or behind your back, and trouble sleeping on that side.

  • Frozen Shoulder

    The capsule around the shoulder joint thickens and tightens, slowly locking the shoulder up. It moves through stages of pain, then stiffness, then thawing, and can make reaching up, out or behind your back nearly impossible.

  • Shoulder Dislocation & Instability

    The ball of the upper arm slips partly or fully out of the socket, usually from a fall, a hit or the arm being forced back. After the first one, the shoulder can feel loose and slip again when you throw, tackle or reach overhead.

  • Labral Tear (SLAP & Bankart)

    The labrum is the ring of cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket. It tears with a dislocation, a fall on an outstretched arm or repeated throwing, causing pain, catching, popping and a shoulder that feels unstable.

  • Biceps Tendonitis

    Irritation of the biceps tendon where it runs along the front of the shoulder. Common with throwing, swimming and lifting, it causes pain at the front of the shoulder that gets worse with overhead work and pulling.

  • AC Joint Sprain (Separated Shoulder)

    An injury to the ligaments where the collarbone meets the top of the shoulder blade, usually from falling straight onto the shoulder. It brings pain and swelling on top of the shoulder and sometimes a visible bump.

  • Shoulder Osteoarthritis

    The cartilage on the ball and socket gradually wears down. Expect deep shoulder pain, stiffness, grinding and lost range of motion that make pressing, reaching and sleeping harder.

  • Post-Op Shoulder Rehab

    Rehab after rotator cuff repair, labral repair or shoulder replacement. We protect the repair early, then restore your motion, rebuild strength and get you back to lifting, throwing and overhead work.

How we treat it

Everyone Is Built to Perform

A high schooler chasing a D1 scholarship. A parent who wants to run with their kid again. Regardless of your goal, you need to be performing at your best. We keep the same standard of treatment regardless of your level of activity. Work with our team: 1 on 1 capacity with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, every single visit.

  • Stronger Than Before

    Where physical therapy meets performance. We keep building until you're stronger than you were before the injury, not just back to where you started.

  • Confidence Backed by Numbers

    We use strength and power testing to drive your plan of care. See your progress with trackable data with our OVR force plate and VALD technology.

  • Built Around Your Goal

    Signing day, a new weight lifting PR or running around in the yard with your children. Your plan is built to get you back to what you love, stronger than ever before.

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Shoulder physical therapy at Souva PT & Performance in Shelby Township, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to start physical therapy?+
In most cases, no. You can request an appointment directly. Some insurance plans may require a referral before benefits apply, and our team will help you understand what is needed before your first visit.
What insurance and payment options do you offer?+
We’re in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO, Medicare, Medicare Plus Blue PPO, auto insurance and workers’ compensation. For all other plans, you pay up front and we bill your insurance as a courtesy so you’re reimbursed directly. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
What makes PT with you different from traditional physical therapy?+
Every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy with no aides or generic exercise sheet. We combine hands-on care, objective strength and movement testing, and sport-specific training inside an 11,000-square-foot performance gym so you can return stronger than ever.
What happens during my first appointment?+
Your first visit is a one-on-one evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We'll discuss your injury, training history, and goals; assess mobility, strength, movement, and sport demands; and map out a clear plan. You'll leave knowing what we found, what comes next, and what you can begin doing immediately.
Do you only treat competitive athletes?+
No. We work with competitive athletes, active adults, lifters, runners, and anyone motivated to move and perform better. You do not need to compete at an elite level to receive an elite standard of care. Your program is built around the demands of your life, training, and goals.
How long are sessions, and how many visits will I need?+
Sessions are 60 minutes of one-on-one care. Your visit frequency and total plan depend on the injury, your starting point, and your goals. Many non-surgical sports injuries improve within 10–15 visits, while post-operative and return-to-sport plans may continue for 6–12 months. We'll give you a personalized roadmap during your evaluation and adjust it using objective progress testing.
Will I receive a home exercise program through the Souva PT & Performance app?+
Yes. Your personalized home program will be delivered through the Souva PT & Performance app, where you can view exercise videos, follow your plan, and keep everything organized between visits. We'll update the program as you progress so it continues to match your recovery and performance goals.