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Assessment and diagnosis

Getting to the bottom of the problem quickly is the key to successful treatment.

We will perform a detailed assessment on your first consultation in order to understand exactly what the problem is and as treatment proceeds we’ll be reassessing your progress to ensure you’re getting better and reaching your goals. Sometimes we may need to liaise with your GP too to ensure we have all the information we need.

Assessment and diagnosis resources

What is subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS)?

As physiotherapists we see a lot of shoulder problems in clinic and, of these, there is one condition that is the commonest cause of shoulder pain ...

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Do I need an X-ray?

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