Teton Therapy’s Zac Schaller, MOT, OTR/L, is a Masters-level Occupational Therapist in practice since 2021. Providing upper-extremity rehabilitation in Fremont County with an emphasis on shoulder recovery, he is now practicing full-time at Teton Therapy’s Lander clinic. His guides to shoulder issues and rehabilitation are a weekly feature.
While their kids are singing Let It Go all season long, some adults across Fremont County are dealing with a much less magical kind of “frozen”- a shoulder so stiff and painful that everyday tasks start to feel harder than they should.
In his latest blog, Teton Therapy’s Zac Schaller, MOT, OTR/L, Lander’s trusted shoulder rehabilitation specialist, is breaking down frozen shoulder, a condition where the tissues around the shoulder tighten and limit motion over time. It often develops slowly, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
As Schaller explains, frozen shoulder does improve, and getting the right help early on can make a significant difference. Occupational therapy plays a key role in restoring comfort and mobility, guiding patients safely from stiffness back to functional movement.
“My focus is to help you regain the movement, function, and strength needed for everyday tasks while keeping the shoulder protected,” he says.
Schaller’s deep knowledge of shoulder mechanics comes from years of experience and working with Lander’s active community.
“Shoulders are complex joints, and people use them far more than they realize,” he notes. “Climbing, sports, outdoor recreation – all of those place unique demands on the shoulder.”
When stiffness creeps in or pain starts to interfere with your daily routine, there is help, and the earlier you reach out, the smoother recovery can be.
Schaller and the Occupational Therapy team at Teton Therapy offer free consultations to help determine what’s going on and what steps can get you moving comfortably again.
Check out Schaller’s blog here – and keep the Frozen soundtrack on the TV, not in your shoulder.
To schedule a free consultation with Schaller at Teton Therapy’s Lander clinic, call or text 307-332-2230 or visit TetonTherapypc.com.
