Shoulder Labral Tear Physical Therapy in New York City

physical therapy for labral tears in NYC

The labrum is a critical cartilage structure in the shoulder socket that helps provide stability and range of motion. Labral tears can occur due to trauma or age-related wear, causing pain, instability, and restricted movement.

Understanding Shoulder Labral Tears

Common types of labral tears include:

Bankart Lesion

Often caused by shoulder dislocation, increasing future dislocation risk.

Posterior Shoulder Tears

Common in athletes, causing internal impingement.

SLAP Tears

Located at the top of the shoulder, often seen in overhead athletes

Symptoms include persistent pain, clicking, and a feeling of instability.

Treatment Options for Shoulder Labral Tears

Treatment methods may include:

shoulder labral tear

The Role of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is often the first line of treatment and can help:

  • Strengthen surrounding muscles 
  • Relieve pain and improve range of motion 
  • Support full recovery with or without surgery

Duration of Physical Therapy

While the duration of physical therapy varies from patient to patient, shoulder labral tear recovery typically takes up to six weeks before patients can move their shoulder without pain.

Can a Labral Tear Heal Without Surgery?

Yes, many patients can recover with physical therapy, often within 6 weeks. However, if you’re an athlete or don’t see improvement, surgery might be necessary for full recovery.
Isabelle Karman

Isabelle Karman

MS, OTR/L

What our Patients Are Saying About Their Experience

Physical therapy will include modalities to promote healing and reduce pain, soft tissue work to address any inflammation and tightness and a strengthening program to return the muscles of the shoulder to normal function.
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