Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Movement.

Whether you’re a pole dancer, aerialist, swimmer, or someone whose hobbies involve overhead tasks like archery or painting, your shoulders play a critical role in your performance. But with repetitive strain and high demands, they’re also one of the most injury-prone areas of the body.

We specialise in helping overhead athletes and hobbyists recover from injuries, improve mobility, and build strength so they can keep doing what they love. With a tailored, holistic approach that blends physiotherapy, strength training, and functional movement, we offer the complete package for shoulder health.

Understanding the Unique Demands of Overhead Movements.

Overhead activities—whether artistic, athletic, or practical, place a heavy load on your shoulder joints, muscles, and tendons. This can lead to common issues like:

• Rotator cuff injuries: Strains or tears in the muscles that stabilise your shoulder.
• Impingement syndrome: Pain caused by the tendons being compressed during movement.
• Instability: Weakness in the shoulder capsule, leading to discomfort or limited range.
• Mobility restrictions: Tightness in the shoulder joint or surrounding muscles, limiting movement.

These injuries can make even basic movements feel impossible, let alone performing dynamic tasks like spinning on a pole, nailing an archery shot, or perfecting your butterfly stroke in swimming.

Why Shoulder Injuries Need a Holistic Approach.

Recovering from shoulder injuries isn’t just about fixing the pain, it’s about identifying the root cause and strengthening the entire chain of movement. That’s where FYB excels. Our approach includes:

1. Comprehensive Assessment We don’t just treat the symptoms. We dig deeper to understand what’s driving your pain, from postural imbalances to movement inefficiencies.
2. Tailored Physiotherapy Using evidence-based techniques like manual therapy, microcurrent therapy, and acupuncture, we reduce pain and promote healing.
3. Mobility and Strength Training We focus on improving your range of motion and strengthening the stabilizing muscles, ensuring your shoulders can handle the demands of overhead activities.
4. Pilates Reformer Integration For advanced rehabilitation and performance enhancement, we incorporate Pilates reformer exercises to build stability, control, and strength in your shoulders and surrounding muscles.
5. Performance Optimisation Beyond recovery, we help you excel. Our programs are designed to get you back to your sport, hobby, or job stronger than before, with reduced risk of future injury.

Who Can Benefit from This Approach?

Our methods are ideal for anyone who uses their shoulders intensively, including:

• Pole athletes perfecting dynamic tricks like shoulder mounts.
• Aerialists balancing strength and grace during silks and hoop routines.
• Swimmers needing endurance and smooth mechanics for freestyle or butterfly.
• Archery enthusiasts maintaining precision through repeated shots.
• Tradespeople who perform repetitive overhead tasks.

Your Journey: A Complete Package for Shoulder Health.

We’re not just here to help you recover, we’re here to unlock your full potential. With over 15 years of experience blending physiotherapy with strength training and movement arts, we understand the unique needs of overhead athletes and hobbyists.

From the first session, you’ll receive:

• A personalised treatment plan.
• Education to understand your injury and prevention strategies.
• Support every step of the way, from pain relief to performance enhancement.

Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Movement.

Don’t let shoulder pain hold you back. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or simply want to get back to doing what you love, we’re here to help.

Let’s work together to build stronger, healthier shoulders and unlock your potential for movement.

Warm regards,

Jane x

Chartered Physiotherapist & Founder of Pole Kinetics PT