Shoulder Rehabilitation
Our Proven Recovery Process:
1. Comprehensive Assessment – We evaluate your range of motion, strength, stability, and movement patterns to identify the root cause of your injury.
2. Targeted Treatment – Your personalized plan combines hands-on manual therapy with progressive exercises designed to restore function and mobility.
3. Long-Term Success – We focus on rebuilding strength, balance, and movement quality to get you back to your activities and prevent future injuries.
Early intervention leads to faster recovery – most shoulder injuries respond well to physical therapy when treatment begins promptly.

Shoulder Therapy in Wayne, NJ
At Spectrum Therapeutics of NJ - Physical Therapy, we excel at treating shoulder injuries by combining advanced physical therapy techniques, personalized care, and proven rehabilitation methods. Our expert therapist specializes in targeting the root cause of your pain, using treatments like manual therapy, strength training, and Shockwave Therapy to promote faster healing and long-lasting results. With a focus on individualized care plans, we ensure each patient receives the most effective treatment to restore mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries—making Spectrum Therapeutics a trusted choice for shoulder injury recovery in Wayne Township.

Revolutionary Shockwave Therapy for Stubborn Shoulder Pain
Breakthrough non-invasive treatment that stimulates your body's natural healing response. Perfect for chronic conditions like calcific tendinitis, rotator cuff problems, and frozen shoulder that haven't responded to traditional therapy.
✓ FDA-approved technology
✓ No surgery required
✓ 70-85% success rate
✓ Minimal downtime
Ready to break through chronic pain?
What We Treat:
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Common Shoulder Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tears and strains affecting the four stabilizing muscles of your shoulder, labral tears in the cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket, shoulder impingement where tendons become compressed during arm movement, bursitis involving inflammation of fluid-filled cushions around the joint, tendinitis including biceps tendinitis and supraspinatus tendinitis. We treat both partial and full-thickness rotator cuff tears, anterior and posterior labral tears common in athletes, primary and secondary impingement syndromes, subacromial bursitis causing overhead movement pain, and various forms of tendinitis affecting the rotator cuff muscles and biceps tendon.
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Other Shoulder Conditions:
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) characterized by progressive stiffness and pain developing in distinct phases, shoulder dislocations including anterior and posterior instability from trauma or repetitive stress, arthritis-related shoulder pain from osteoarthritis causing joint degeneration or rheumatoid arthritis creating inflammatory damage, and SLAP tears (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) affecting the top portion of labral cartilage. We treat recurrent subluxations, glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joint arthritis, and complex SLAP lesions that may involve biceps tendon pathology requiring specialized rehabilitation.
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Post-Surgical & Specialized Care:
Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation following arthroscopic and open procedures with protocol-based recovery programs, rotator cuff repair recovery utilizing phase-specific exercises that respect tissue healing timelines, labrum repair rehabilitation focusing on stability restoration and gradual return to activities, sports injury treatment with sport-specific training progressions for athletes, chronic shoulder pain management through multi-modal approaches combining manual therapy and exercise, and tailored treatment plans individualized to each patient's condition and functional goals.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can physical therapy fix rotator cuff injuries without surgery?
Yes. Most rotator cuff injuries improve with targeted therapy. Surgery is only needed in severe cases such as full tears that do not respond to conservative care.
How long does recovery take for shoulder pain?
Recovery usually takes 6–12 weeks, depending on the severity of the injury and consistency with therapy. Many patients feel significant relief within the first month.
What if I’ve already tried PT somewhere else and it didn’t work?
Not all physical therapy is the same. At Spectrum Therapeutics, you work directly with Dr. Rob Letizia, Doctor of Physical Therapy, every session. Advanced manual therapy, corrective exercise, and treatments like shockwave make the difference when generic programs fail.
Do you treat post-surgical shoulders?
Yes. We regularly treat patients after rotator cuff repairs, labrum surgery, and joint replacements. Therapy restores mobility, strength, and function safely and according to your surgeon’s protocol.
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Dr. Rob Letizia - Your Trusted Manual Physical Therapist
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Rob Letizia is committed to delivering the highest quality manual physical therapy for a wide range of shoulder injuries and conditions. At Spectrum Therapeutics in Wayne, NJ, Dr. Letizia provides personalized shoulder treatments designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function. With a compassionate and patient-focused approach, he helps individuals overcome shoulder pain and get back to doing what they love.
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