The Myths and Truths Inside a Painful Shoulder
Because it is one of the most mobile joints, the shoulder joint is also one of the most injured joints in the human body. …
How to Thaw a Frozen Shoulder
Older athletes are more prone to suffer from the frozen shoulder syndrome, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects the shoulder joint capsule; a fibrous covering of the synovial lining of the shoulder joint. When the capsule becomes inflamed, it results in pain and significant stiffness of the joint. Due to these symptoms, the athlete quickly demonstrates a characteristic limitation in the range of motion of the shoulder.Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder: Tennis Shoulder
Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder: Tennis Shoulder
Years back, a friend of a former colleague came to see me with left shoulder pain. …
How to Survive a Rotator Cuff Tear
How to Survive a Rotator Cuff Tear
While thinking up the title for this article, I actually laughed out loud. Given the diversity of …
Shoulder Therapy Made Easy
Shoulder Therapy Made Easy
If you are experiencing general shoulder pain and want to work out the kinks and reduce your shoulder soreness, this …
Avoiding Long-Term Problems with a Dislocated Shoulder
Avoiding Long-Term Problems with a Dislocated Shoulder
Shoulder dislocation is an all-too-common injury for many athletes. Although possible in any direction, approximately 90% of …
AC Joint Separation Management
AC Joint Separation Management
Acromioclavicular (AC) joints are easily injured and susceptible to secondary issues such as arthritis, laxity, and shoulder pain. Often referred …