Physiotherapy for shoulder and rotator cuff pain in Lougheed.

Most rotator cuff problems, including many tears, improve without surgery through a progressive strengthening program. Surgery is considered mainly for large traumatic tears with significant weakness, and that decision belongs to a surgeon. Rehab is a sensible first step for most people, and we will tell you plainly if your shoulder should be reviewed by a doctor.

Frozen shoulder moves through stages and can be a slow process, with a timeline that varies a lot from person to person. Physiotherapy helps you manage pain, keep as much movement as possible, and rebuild strength as it thaws. Your therapist explains which stage you are in rather than promising a fixed end date.

Yes. Lougheed is open until 8pm Monday to Friday, so after-work slots are available. Those 5 to 7pm times book out several days ahead, so booking early helps.

The first visit is 60 minutes. Your physiotherapist tests how far and how comfortably the shoulder moves in every direction, checks the strength of the rotator cuff and the control of the shoulder blade, and screens for signs that need a surgeon or imaging before building a treatment plan you start the same day.

Yes. A shoulder injury from a motor vehicle collision is covered under ICBC's pre-approved physiotherapy with no referral needed. Extended health plans such as Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, and Canada Life are direct-billed up to your plan limit, and you settle any balance on the day.

A physiotherapist assesses how the shoulder moves and builds a progressive strengthening plan, which is the main tool for rotator cuff and frozen shoulder problems. A chiropractor's core tool is joint manipulation, more commonly used for spinal complaints than shoulder rehab. If your case would benefit from both, our chiropractor works from the same Lougheed building.

A mild strain often improves in 4 to 6 sessions over several weeks. A more significant tear or a shoulder that has been painful for months typically needs 8 to 12 sessions, since building rotator cuff and scapular strength safely takes time. Your physiotherapist reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan rather than committing you to a fixed package upfront.

The 2026 private-pay rate is $170 for the 60 minute initial assessment and $105 per 30 minute follow-up, listed in full on our /rates page. MSP-eligible clients pay a reduced rate, and ICBC-approved shoulder injuries are covered at no charge for pre-approved sessions, so bring your claim number to the first visit.