Shoulder pain, stiffness, and lack of functional mobility are uncommon in clients with post-breast cancer. 

Join us as we discuss the evaluation and treatment sequence that addresses the particular soft tissue involvement and drivers of this client’s limitation—hint: several tissue issues are involved. 

The clinical reasoning around the client’s story is key here!

A glance at this episode:

• [2:04] Susan introduces her patient’s history
• [7:34] Shoulder girdles and head position
• [10:34] Flexion of the cervical spine
• [16:40] Looking at passive vs. active range of motion
• [19:19] How Susan started the abduction exercise 
• [24:21] Towel roll exercise for mobility
• [27:27] How to add movement into decompression
• [33:29] The thorax is 360 right and left

Related links:

• Tough To Treat Website
• Erica’s Course: Decoding the Complex Patient
• Susan’s Pelvic Health Education Subscription
• Access the Transcript