Abstract
An estimated 50–80% of people with shoulder pain don’t seek medical attention
for it. Despite this, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal reason for people to visit their GPs, and around 15% of these people are referred
for physiotherapy in the three years following their initial consultations (reviewed by Linsell et al 2006). Others will consult a physiotherapist in the first
instance. For physiotherapists, therefore, as well as sufferers and GPs among others, shoulder pain is a significant problem.
for it. Despite this, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal reason for people to visit their GPs, and around 15% of these people are referred
for physiotherapy in the three years following their initial consultations (reviewed by Linsell et al 2006). Others will consult a physiotherapist in the first
instance. For physiotherapists, therefore, as well as sufferers and GPs among others, shoulder pain is a significant problem.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy |
Number of pages | 178 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |