06/11/2025
🤩 A biokineticist assists with shoulder impingement primarily through a structured rehabilitation program focused on therapeutic exercise, functional movement correction, and postural improvement. Their goal is to restore proper biomechanics, strengthen supporting muscles, and prevent recurrence of the injury.
⭐ Here is how a biokineticist can help:
✅ Individualized Exercise Programs: They design tailored exercise plans to address specific muscle weaknesses and imbalances around the shoulder joint. This often involves strengthening the rotator cuff and scapular (shoulder blade) muscles to ensure proper shoulder mechanics and stability.
✅ Correction of Movement Patterns: Biokineticists help identify and correct abnormal movement patterns and poor posture (such as slumped or forward shoulders) that contribute to the impingement. This reduces mechanical irritation to the tendons and bursa.
✅ Range-of-Motion Recovery: They use targeted stretches and manual therapy techniques (like joint mobilization) to improve flexibility and restore the full range of motion in the shoulder joint and surrounding areas (such as the upper back/thoracic spine).
✅ Functional Training: As symptoms improve, they incorporate exercises that mimic daily activities, work, or sports to prepare the shoulder for real-world demands and ensure proper form during these movements.
✅ Pain Management Techniques: They may use modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold therapy, or soft tissue mobilization (massage) in the initial phases to help manage pain and inflammation.
✅ Patient Education: A key component of their role is educating the patient about the condition, its causes, and strategies for activity modification (avoiding aggravating overhead movements) to reduce stress on the shoulder and prevent future injury.
✅ Progression and Monitoring: They monitor progress and gradually advance the exercise intensity and complexity to build strength, endurance, and neuromuscular control, ensuring a safe return to full function.