Avoiding Long-Term Problems with a Dislocated Shoulder
SHOULDER DISLOCATION - "HERE COMES THE PAIN" Shoulder dislocation is an all too common an injury for many sports with both men and women. Although it can happen in any direction, approximately 90% of...
View ArticleShoulder Therapy Made Easy
"Look Maa, the Shoulder Therapy is Working!" If you are experiencing general shoulder pain and want to return to exercising your shoulders or reduce your shoulder soreness, this article is written for...
View ArticleHow to Survive a Rotator Cuff Tear
The Pitcher's Fear of the Rotator Cuff Tear As I came up with the title of this article I actually laughed out loud. With the amount of information on and diversity of options about rotator cuff...
View ArticleTennis Shoulder: Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder
IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME OF THE SHOULDER A friend of one of our coaches came to see me yesterday with left shoulder pain. He had shoulder issues with his right arm last year that I helped him resolve so...
View ArticleSubacromial Bursitis Made Easy
Understanding Shoulder Bursitis The subacromial bursa is a thin sac-like structure that is located just under the acromioclavicular or AC joint of the shoulder. The bursa lies over the top of the...
View ArticleWhat is a Long Head Bicep Rupture?
Understanding a Long Head of Biceps Brachii Tendon Rupture Proximal biceps brachii tendon ruptures (bicep rupture) are more common than most would assume. High intensity athletes, especially in contact...
View ArticleHow to Heat up a Frozen Shoulder
Understanding Frozen Shoulder/ Adhesive Capsulitis Older athletes are more prone to suffer from the frozen shoulder syndrome, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder is a condition...
View ArticleFinding a Relief Pitcher for Rotator Cuff Tendonitis – Supraspinatus Tendonitis
Understanding Supraspinatus Tendonitis Supraspinatus tendonitis is a common injury in many sports that include aggressive overhead movements. The supraspinatus is a muscle located on the top of the...
View ArticleThe Elusive Origin of the Referred Shoulder Pain
Understanding Referred Shoulder Pain Referred shoulder pain is a condition in which pain is experienced in the shoulder area although it originates a different area of the body, commonly in the neck or...
View ArticleWhat the Hell is a Shoulder Labral Tear?
Understanding Shoulder Labral Tear Shoulder glenoid labrum injuries are common in sports where repetitive overhead movements and physical contact are present. The shoulder has more range of motion...
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