{"id":8080,"date":"2022-07-22T16:14:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalhealthcentres.com\/en1\/services\/blood-and-urine-tests-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-07-28T16:14:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T15:14:48","slug":"shoulder-protocol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/internationalhealthcentres.com\/en\/services\/shoulder-protocol\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many patients suffer from long term shoulder pains.
\nThere are many reasons why shoulder discomfort exists:<\/p>\n

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  • trauma<\/li>\n
  • degeneration<\/li>\n
  • dysfunction of shoulder blade, collar bone or shoulder joint<\/li>\n
  • neck, rib or dorsal spine dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Because of the complexity, a diagnosis is sometimes difficult to make. Luckily there are ways to determine the origin of trouble.<\/p>\n

    The International Health Centers and Bernard Vrijaldenhoven have developed a system of shoulder diagnostics.<\/p>\n

    During the first consultation, an extended interview will be held to get a proper picture of your shoulder pains.<\/p>\n

    After the interview, inspection and various tests of the shoulder, neck and dorsal spine will take place. This is to determine the extension of dysfunction.<\/p>\n

    If required, an Ultrasound Scan will be made during the first consultation. This is to rule out any structural changes (ruptures, calcifications etc.) of the soft tissue of the shoulder joint.<\/p>\n

    All the gathered information will lead to a diagnosis and treatment plan. This will be thoroughly explained. It is of vital importance to understand the problem and the implications of it.<\/p>\n

    Normally, a treatment plan contains various topics:<\/p>\n

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    • Mobilization\/manipulation of joints<\/li>\n
    • Strengthening of specific muscles to ensure better functioning of the shoulder (homework!)<\/li>\n
    • Awareness of posture and daily activities<\/li>\n
    • Treatment of affected tissue by Shockwave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Often, treatment of the shoulder can take longer than expected. Restoring affected tissues and correction of (wrong) movements takes effort and dedication.<\/p>\n

      Although many injuries can be treated conservatively, sometimes an orthopedic consultation is required. You will be referred if the diagnosis suggests a serious injury or progress of the treatment is not according to expectations.<\/p>\n

      In nowadays world, there is a lot of information available. Through internet, many different consultants and social media you can get confused.<\/p>\n

      We want to avoid this by being clear and efficient. By doing (combined) consultations, you can get a diagnosis within a short period of time. This will avoid uncertainty, bad coping or illness beliefs.<\/p>\n

      This protocol is the latest and state-of-the-art approach of shoulder pains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      If you would like more information, please contact Bernard Vrijaldenhoven (mob. 91 847 6000) or the International Health Centres in Albufeira (Tel. 289 588 923)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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