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Armin Physio Entrepreneur & physiotherapist. Founded Easy Allied Health (sold 51% in 2020, 7-figure deal). Diagnose • Treat • Recover

Now leading MoveWell, Zip Drip & BluePrint Clinics— helping you with all things important to Physical Health.

10/23/2026

Have a shoulder labral tear? Try these exercises to build strength, improve stability, and support your recovery. 💪

Keep movements controlled and within a comfortable range. Stop if you feel sharp pain, catching, or instability.

Save this reel and ask your physio which exercises suit your stage of recovery!

10/23/2026

Do you have a shoulder labral tear? 🤔

Try the assessment tests in this video and let me know what you feel in the comments. 👇

These tests can provide clues, but no single test can confirm a labral tear. Avoid forcing painful movements, and get assessed if your symptoms persist.

Save this reel for later!

10/21/2026

Calcific tendinitis or frozen shoulder? 🤔 Both cause shoulder pain, but here are some key differences:

1️⃣ Onset: Frozen shoulder usually develops gradually. Calcific tendinitis can cause sudden, intense pain.

2️⃣ Movement: Calcific tendinitis often hurts more when you move your arm yourself, although assisted movement can also hurt. Frozen shoulder restricts both active and passive movement—even when someone else moves your arm.

3️⃣ X-rays: Calcium deposits can show up on an X-ray. Frozen shoulder usually has a normal X-ray and is diagnosed through a clinical assessment.

4️⃣ Recovery: Calcific tendinitis may improve over 3–6 months with treatment, although some cases take longer. Frozen shoulder often takes 1–2 years, sometimes longer.

10/20/2026

Pain When Lifting Your Arm? It Could Be Shoulder Bursitis.

Shoulder bursitis occurs when the subacromial bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between structures in your shoulder, becomes irritated or inflamed.

Common signs:
✅ Pain along the outside of the shoulder
✅ Pain when lifting your arm overhead
✅ Pain when lying on the affected shoulder
✅ Discomfort reaching behind your back
✅ Pain during lifting or repetitive movements

💪 Try the exercises in this video:
Perform 3 sets of 10–15 reps, moving slowly and with control.

Gradually improving rotator cuff strength, shoulder blade stability, and shoulder mobility can help reduce irritation, improve function, and get you back to your normal activities.

Avoid pushing through significant pain, especially during acute flare-ups.

10/18/2026

Feel Like Your Shoulder Is Slipping Out of Place? It Could Be Shoulder Subluxation.

Shoulder subluxation occurs when the head of the humerus partially slips out of the shoulder socket, often due to trauma, ligament injury, or joint instability.

Common signs:
✅ Feeling like your shoulder is slipping or giving way
✅ Sudden shoulder pain or discomfort
✅ Clicking or popping sensations
✅ Weakness or instability with overhead movements
✅ Fear or discomfort when reaching behind your head

💪 Try the exercises in this video:
Perform 3 sets of 10–15 reps, moving slowly and with control, once cleared to begin strengthening.

Progressively strengthening the rotator cuff, shoulder blade stabilizers, and surrounding muscles can help improve joint stability, reduce the risk of recurrent subluxations, and restore function.

⚠️ A new or traumatic shoulder subluxation should be medically assessed before beginning rehabilitation.

10/15/2026

Shoulder impingement or long head of the biceps tendinitis? 🤔

In this reel, I walk you through tests that can help tell them apart and better understand your shoulder pain. No single test confirms a diagnosis—your symptoms and a full assessment matter.

Save this for later and drop your questions below! 👇

10/14/2026

SLAP tear? Here are 3 things to avoid while your shoulder is irritated 👇

❌ Heavy biceps curls — the long head of your biceps tendon attaches to the top of the labrum, so heavy loading can aggravate symptoms.

❌ Painful overhead activity — especially heavy pressing or repetitive throwing, which can increase stress on the injured area.

❌ Forcing stretches into extreme ranges — particularly with your arm overhead and rotated back.

These are temporary modifications. Keep moving within a comfortable range and gradually rebuild strength with a tailored rehab plan.

Save this for your shoulder recovery 💪

10/13/2026

Deep Shoulder Pain or Clicking? It Could Be a SLAP Tear.

A SLAP tear (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) is an injury to the cartilage surrounding the shoulder socket, where the long head of the biceps tendon attaches.

Common signs:
✅ Deep shoulder pain
✅ Clicking, catching, or popping sensations
✅ Pain with overhead movements or throwing
✅ Weakness or reduced shoulder stability
✅ Pain when lifting or pulling objects

💪 Try the exercises in this video:
Perform 3 sets of 10–15 reps, moving slowly and with control.

Progressively strengthening the rotator cuff, shoulder blade stabilizers, and surrounding muscles can help improve shoulder stability, reduce pain, and restore function.

Many SLAP tears can be managed without surgery through a structured rehabilitation program.

10/10/2026

Sudden, Severe Shoulder Pain? It Could Be Calcific Tendinitis.

Shoulder calcific tendinitis occurs when calcium deposits develop within the rotator cuff tendons, most commonly the supraspinatus tendon, causing irritation and sometimes significant pain.

Common signs:
✅ Sharp pain along the front or outside of the shoulder
✅ Pain when lifting your arm overhead
✅ Significant pain at night or when lying on your shoulder
✅ Stiffness and difficulty moving your arm
✅ Sudden episodes of severe shoulder pain

💪 Try the exercises in this video:
Perform 3 sets of 10–15 reps, moving slowly and within a tolerable range.

Gradually improving shoulder mobility, rotator cuff strength, and shoulder blade stability can help restore movement and function.

⚠️ During severe flare-ups, avoid forcing painful movements. Some cases may require additional treatment beyond exercise.

10/09/2026

Clearing the air about my Frozen Shoulder video! 🚨

In my previous video, I mentioned that it’s okay to push through pain when dealing with frozen shoulder. Let me clarify what I meant!

❌ No, you should NOT push through significant or unbearable pain.

✅ But some pain during rehabilitation is often unavoidable, especially in the early painful phase of frozen shoulder.

Frozen shoulder can be extremely painful, and even simple movements can hurt. The goal isn’t to avoid all discomfort, but to find a tolerable level that allows you to maintain and gradually improve your mobility.

My general recommendations:

✔️ Aim to stay within 4/10 pain during exercises.

✔️ Focus on gentle, sustained stretching within a comfortable, tolerable range.

✔️ Avoid aggressive stretching that causes significant pain or prolonged flare-ups.

✔️ Progress gradually based on your symptoms and stage of recovery.

Remember: Some discomfort is acceptable, but more pain doesn’t necessarily mean more progress!

Every stage of frozen shoulder requires a slightly different approach. The goal is to improve mobility without unnecessarily aggravating your symptoms.

Have questions about frozen shoulder? Leave them below! 👇

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