When to Suspect a Rotator Cuff Tear | Remember Tests by Understanding 'Why That Position' [Deepening Clinical Practice: Shoulder Part 4]

Rotator cuff tears often begin in the supraspinatus tendon.Last time, we discussed impingement. This time, we will cover what ...

For Baseball Players Struggling with Shoulder Pain and Range of Motion: How to Identify Causes and Proceed with Self-Care

Things to know firstShoulder pain and "difficulty moving" are not uncommon for baseball players. The throwing motion is one ...

Ask Mayo Clinic: I tore my rotator cuff - Is surgery really my only option?

Dear: I’ve been diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. What factors determine the best treatment approach, and what can I expect ...

Ask Mayo Clinic: What can I expect when recovering from a rotator cuff tear?

Recovery after rotator cuff repair takes patience. Typical milestones include: After six weeks: Physical therapy focuses ...

How You Can Hack Your Shoulder Mobility for Better Movement

QUICK, STAND UP and reach your arm overhead. Does your back arch as you do this? Does your chest puff out like a cartoon ...

This Simple Test Reveals Gaps in Your Shoulder Mobility – Here’s How to Improve Your Range of Motion

Better shoulder movement means more room to press and pull – without your back compensating for every rep ...
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Shoulder internal rotation stretch for mobility and joint health

Boost shoulder mobility and maintain joint health with this effective internal rotation stretch, perfect for warm-ups and ...
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7 Exercises to Fix Shoulder Pain

As outdoor athletes, we abuse our shoulders, whether we’re climbing, pole planting, paddling, or doing anything that involves the risk of falling hard. The shoulder is the most mobile and least stable ...
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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain encompasses a diverse array of pathologies and can affect up to one-fourth of the population, depending on age and risk factors. Shoulder pain may be due to problems with the neck, ...
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MRI findings predict shoulder stiffness for rotator cuff tears

Two MRI findings—joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess, specifically—proved useful in predicting stiff shoulder in patients with rotator cuff tears, according to an ahead-of-print ...
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Shoulder MRI Capsule Findings Often Mistaken for Frozen Shoulder, Study Warns

A study of 483 shoulder MRI scans found that nearly half of patients showed capsular abnormalities associated with frozen ...