Shoulder pain can make many everyday movements difficult from reaching and lifting to getting dressed or sleeping comfortably.
At The Physiotherapy Centre, our physiotherapy team provides thorough shoulder assessments and personalised treatment in Kent. We focus on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms and supporting your recovery with targeted therapy and rehabilitation.
Early assessment and treatment can help prevent ongoing pain and long-term movement restrictions.
Not all injuries are the same and treating the wrong issue can delay recovery.
Your appointment begins with a detailed clinical assessment carried out by an experienced physiotherapist. We will:
Take a thorough history
of your injuryAssess strength,
mobility and movement controlAnalyse sport-specific
demandsIdentify contributing
factors (training load, biomechanics, previous injuries)Provide a clear
diagnosis and recovery planYou will leave your first appointment understanding:
What the injury isWhy it happenedHow long recovery is
likely to takeWhat you can safely
continue doingWe regularly help patients across Kent. Many patients come to us after trying to "push through" pain. Unfortunately, this often prolongs recovery and increases the risk of compensation injuries elsewhere.
Muscle strains (hamstring, calf, quadriceps)Ligament sprains (ankle, knee)Tendon injuries (Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff)Running-related injuriesShoulder injuriesKnee pain in athletesGroin painOveruse injuriesRecurrent or persistent injuriesRequest your free brochure or speak with our physiotherapists through a complimentary 15-minute telephone consultation.
Effective rehabilitation goes beyond reducing pain. It restores strength, control and resilience. Your personalised programme may include:
Progressive Strength & Conditioning
Targeted exercises designed to rebuild strength specific to your sport.
Load Management & Return-to-Sport Planning
Structured progression to reduce re-injury risk.
Manual Therapy
Where clinically appropriate to improve mobility and comfort.
Movement & Biomechanical Correction
Addressing technique or movement patterns contributing to injury.
Injury Prevention Advice
So you return not just recovered but stronger and more robust.
We do not provide generic exercise sheets. Every programme is tailored to your injury, training demands and goals.
Consider seeking assessment if:
Pain persists
beyond a few days after injurySwelling or
instability is presentYou are unable to
train at normal intensityThe same injury
keeps recurringYou feel unsure
about returning to sportEarly intervention often shortens recovery time and prevents minor injuries becoming chronic problems.
One of the biggest causes of re-injury is returning too soon or without adequate strength restoration. We guide you through structured milestones, ensuring:
Strength is symmetrical
Control is restored
Confidence is rebuilt
Sport-specific
movements are testedThis reduces fear of movement and lowers the likelihood of setbacks.
Recovery time varies depending on the type and severity of injury. During your assessment, we will provide realistic timelines based on clinical findings.
In many cases, modified training is possible. We will advise what is safe and what should be temporarily reduced.
No. You can book directly with our physiotherapists without a referral.
Structured rehabilitation, progressive strengthening and appropriate load management significantly reduce re-injury risk.
We proudly serve patients across Sittingbourne and Sheerness with three convenient clinic locations.
39B High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4AW
| Monday | 9:00AM – 2:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM – 8:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM – 5:00PM |
10 Conqueror Court, Sittingbourne, ME10 5BH
| Tuesday | 8:00AM – 6:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM – 8:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM – 4:00PM |
St Georges Medical Centre, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1QU
| Tuesday | 9:00AM – 6:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM – 4:00PM |
