Tag: shoulder
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A Complete Guide on How to Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are both common and debilitating. One study found that in a sample of 664 subjects over 20% of them had full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Certain activities such as manual labor and pitching baseballs can put individuals at more risk from rotator cuff injuries. But even a fall or lifting a box overhead can lead…
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6 Factors That Impact Your Chronic Shoulder Instability Rehabilitation
Have you experienced a shoulder injury? Do you have ongoing problems with pain or mobility? If your shoulder limitations persist, you may have developed chronic shoulder instability. A 2019 article reported that about 1% to 2% of Americans will have a shoulder dislocation in their lifetime. Many young, active, athletic people have an increased risk. Finding effective…
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Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: It’s Worth It!
With rest, the help of a skilled physical therapist, and the right exercises, rotator cuff tendinitis most often can be treated without further intervention. Swimmer’s shoulder, bursitis, or impingement are just a few of the names sharing the same meaning: rotator cuff tendinitis. This inflammation of your shoulder joint tendons doesn’t discriminate against age or…