Shoulder Pain. Clinical Assessment of a Complex Joint

In this book, Professor Filip Struyf explores the epidemiology of shoulder pain and provides a concise explanation of shoulder anatomy, helping healthcare providers understand how this complex joint functions. He discusses various approaches to problem-solving in shoulder pain and offers an overview of questionnaires, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) used to assess pain, function, and the psychosocial experience of patients.

The book also addresses important topics such as screening for red flags and the initial contact with the patient. It provides insights into effective communication strategies and teaches how to build a good relationship with individuals suffering from shoulder pain.

Readers will immerse themselves in the clinical assessment of patients with shoulder complaints, including visual inspection, palpation, and comprehensive movement examinations. The book covers various typical shoulder conditions, such as rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, biceps tendon and labral disorders, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, glenohumeral instability, neurological shoulder pain, and much more. Additionally, it offers insights into the role of imaging in diagnosing various shoulder conditions.

In summary, this is an essential reference for healthcare professionals interested in shoulder pain.

Filip Struyf (PhD) is a physiotherapist and professor at the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy at the University of Antwerp (Belgium). His profound expertise is the result of years of experience in clinical practice, education, and research. As a passionate researcher, he has dedicated himself to discovering new insights, thus developing profound expertise in various shoulder disorders.

He has numerous international and national publications to his name and frequently serves as a keynote speaker at national and international courses and conferences, where he shares his knowledge and findings with fellow professionals.

The author has published over 100 articles in several international journals such as the British Medical Journal (BMJ Open), Nature (Reviews Disease Primers), the International, American and British journal of sports medicine, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical therapy, Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation and the European Journal of physiotherapy.

Together with like-minded professionals, he co-founded the Shoulder Network Flanders, a collaborative effort aimed at improving shoulder care in Flanders. His dedication and expertise have not gone unnoticed. Expertscape, a renowned platform for medical experts, has recognized Filip Struyf as the world's number one expert in the field of shoulder pain.