174. ACJ - The hidden culprit behind stubborn shoulder pain? Physio Edge Shoulder Success podcast with Jo Gibson

Have any of your shoulder patients improved and then plateaued, unable to regain their full range of movement, or get rid of their painful arc?

Sometimes it's not the cuff, capsule, nerves or neck—it's the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) holding things back.

In this episode, Jo Gibson sheds light on this often-overlooked contributor to persistent shoulder pain.

From real patient case studies to the latest research and simple clinic-ready symptom modification tests, Jo shares practical strategies you can use immediately.

Learn how to identify ACJ involvement, and use targeted rehab exercises, symptom modification and treatment strategies to help patients break through their plateau and regain their confidence and range.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:59 - Case study: Patient with shoulder pain

03:29 - Recent research around the ACJ

06:37 - Psychosocial or biomedical factors influencing the ACJ and shoulder pain

06:53 - Role of the ACJ

07:06 - Pain and movement patterns indicating ACJ involvement