Shoulder Physiotherapy for Women in Clapham
Shoulder pain reaching overhead, getting dressed or lying on your side at night? Olivia offers shoulder physiotherapy for women at our Clapham clinic, from frozen shoulder and rotator cuff problems to instability and rehab after surgery.
Shoulder Pain Conditions and Treatments
As part of our MSK physiotherapy for women, Olivia treats shoulder pain in Clapham, finding the cause and building a plan to get you moving, sleeping and lifting comfortably again.
Frozen Shoulder
Pain and stiffness that can last months, often worse at night. Most common in women aged 40 to 60. Physiotherapy helps ease pain and restore movement.
Rotator Cuff Injury and Tendinopathy
Pain in the upper arm when lifting, reaching or lying on your side, from irritated or injured rotator cuff tendons. Exercise is the key treatment.
Shoulder Impingement and Bursitis
Pain when lifting your arm, especially overhead, sometimes called subacromial pain. Usually improves with the right exercise and activity changes.
Shoulder Dislocation and Instability
A shoulder that has dislocated or feels loose and unstable, including with hypermobility. Strengthening helps reduce the risk of it happening again.
Calcific Tendinitis
Calcium deposits in the rotator cuff can cause sudden, severe shoulder pain. Physiotherapy helps restore movement alongside medical treatment.
Shoulder Pain From Feeding and Lifting
Feeding, lifting and carrying your baby can strain your shoulders and upper back. Olivia offers specialist postnatal physiotherapy.
Shoulder Pain and Menopause
Frozen shoulder and shoulder aches often appear around perimenopause and menopause. Olivia tailors treatment to this stage of life.
Rehabilitation After Shoulder Surgery
Recovering from shoulder surgery or a shoulder replacement? Physiotherapy helps you safely rebuild movement, strength and confidence.
Pain and stiffness that can last months, often worse at night. Most common in women aged 40 to 60. Physiotherapy helps ease pain and restore movement.
Pain in the upper arm when lifting, reaching or lying on your side, from irritated or injured rotator cuff tendons. Exercise is the key treatment.
Pain when lifting your arm, especially overhead, sometimes called subacromial pain. Usually improves with the right exercise and activity changes.
A shoulder that has dislocated or feels loose and unstable, including with hypermobility. Strengthening helps reduce the risk of it happening again.
Calcium deposits in the rotator cuff can cause sudden, severe shoulder pain. Physiotherapy helps restore movement alongside medical treatment.
Feeding, lifting and carrying your baby can strain your shoulders and upper back. Olivia offers specialist postnatal physiotherapy.
Frozen shoulder and shoulder aches often appear around perimenopause and menopause. Olivia tailors treatment to this stage of life.
Rehabilitation After Shoulder Surgery
Recovering from shoulder surgery or a shoulder replacement? Physiotherapy helps you safely rebuild movement, strength and confidence.
Meet Olivia, your Pelvic Floor physio
Chartered Women's Health & MSK Physiotherapist
Olivia Denman
Olivia founded Liv Physio to give women the specialist, unhurried care they deserve, especially those who have felt overlooked by the healthcare system. She is Master’s-qualified, with five years of experience across the NHS and private practice.
She specialises in pelvic floor and urogynaecological conditions, including prolapse, incontinence and pelvic pain, alongside pre- and postnatal care, with advanced training through the POGP. Every appointment is one-to-one, in a safe, judgement-free space where you’ll be truly listened to.
Registered and accredited
Pricing & Appointments
Single Session Initial appointments & follow-ups
A one-to-one, 60-minute appointment with Olivia at our Clapham clinic. Your session includes a thorough assessment, hands-on treatment and a personalised plan, with exercises to continue at home between appointments.
The Clapham Clinic
Inside the clinic
A calm, private space
Liv Physio is ideally situated in the heart of Clapham, London, nestled between the green expanse of Clapham Common and the boutiques of Abbeville Village.
Our clinic at Lion Yard has been designed to feel calm and welcoming from the moment you arrive, with a bright reception, a comfortable waiting area and a private treatment room.
It is a space where you can relax, take your time and talk openly about anything, however personal.
Find us
Clinic location
AddressLiv Physio, 7 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, Clapham, London SW4 7NQ
Appointment hoursMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
All visits are by appointment only, so please book before coming to the clinic.
Shoulder Pain FAQs
- What conditions does shoulder physiotherapy treat?
Olivia treats frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries and tendinopathy, shoulder impingement and bursitis, calcific tendinitis, dislocation and instability, and rehabilitation after shoulder surgery.
- Why see a female-focused physiotherapist for shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain in women is often linked to life stages, such as feeding and lifting a baby, and perimenopause and menopause, when frozen shoulder becomes more common. Olivia considers these alongside a thorough assessment.
- How long does shoulder pain take to get better?
The NHS says you usually need to follow self-care for around two weeks before shoulder pain starts to ease. If it isn’t improving, physiotherapy can help.
- Should I rest my shoulder?
Gentle movement usually helps more than keeping your shoulder still. Olivia will show you which movements to do and which to avoid while it recovers.
- When should I get urgent help for shoulder pain?
The NHS advises getting urgent help for sudden severe pain, if you can’t move your arm, your shoulder has changed shape, or you have numbness or pain after an injury. Call 999 if shoulder pain comes with chest pain or breathlessness.
- Do I need a referral?
No, you can book directly with us.
- What happens in a first appointment?
Your first appointment lasts 60 minutes. Olivia will talk through your symptoms, assess your shoulder, neck and upper back, then build a personalised plan including exercises, hands-on treatment and advice.
What our patients say
What I’ve appreciated most is how comfortable and at ease she makes you feel. She is kind, understanding and non judgemental, which makes talking about things that can sometimes feel quite personal so much easier. She always takes the time to listen and explains everything clearly, and the exercises are tailored to what I feel comfortable with.
I’m really grateful for all her support and would definitely recommend Olivia to anyone looking for postnatal or pelvic floor support.
Free 15-Minute Initial Consultation Call
This complimentary consultation call is your chance to meet Olivia, discuss your goals, and see if she's the right fit for you. You'll learn about her approach, how physiotherapy can help your condition, and what to expect from sessions including treatment options and pricing.
Please note: No physical treatment, diagnosis or clinical assessment is provided during this consultation.
Get in Touch
We are always on hand to help with any queries you may have.
We suggest you use our contact form to get in touch so we can direct your query to the relevant person.
Call Us or WhatsApp Us
To speak to our specialist, please call us on 020 8058 0762
(our lines are open Monday – Sunday 8am to 8pm).
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Care you can trust
Why choose Liv Physio?
Choosing the right specialist makes all the difference. At Liv Physio, you’ll find expert, unhurried care in a calm and private clinic in Clapham, delivered with warmth and a genuine commitment to getting you the results you deserve.
Specialist care: Women’s health is our focus, not an add-on. Every appointment is with a chartered physiotherapist with advanced training in pelvic health.
Time to listen: Unhurried, one-to-one appointments, so we can understand the full picture and you never feel rushed.
A holistic approach: We look beyond your symptoms to the lifestyle, hormonal and day-to-day factors behind them, using evidence-based treatment.
A safe space: A calm, private, judgement-free clinic where you can talk openly about anything, however personal.