The authors describe anesthesiological and algesiological approaches and techniques which may be used in physiotherapy of shoulder and making rehabilitation more efficient. Anatomical relations of brachial plexus to adjacent structures are important for correct accomplishment of neural block. A comprehensive survey of techniques and approaches brachial plexus and cervical spine blocks is presented and principles of differential block of mixed nerves are described. The authors point out a close collaboration of anesthesiologist with rehabilitation physician and physiotherapist.

        Key words: inter-branch collaboration, physiotherapy of shoulder, regional anesthesia