DENVER — Every case is different and should be guided by a good orthopedic specialist. There are evidence-based strategies ...

Throwing sports like cricket and javelin put significant strain on the shoulder. A dislocated shoulder or a torn rotator cuff ...

For Averil Mohammad, 72, from Barnet, classical reformer Pilates has become a panacea for the pain from a torn rotator cuff.

Shoulder pain can be more than just an inconvenience, it might be a sign of something serious. One of the most common causes ...

Why a Structured Recovery Plan Matters Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, ...

Rotator cuff surgery is performed to repair a tear of the rotator cuff and restore shoulder function.

As such, exercise therapy is usually recommended for this patient group. Although commonly prescribed, the evidence to support this approach is equivocal. The aim of this study was to conduct a ...

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Rotator cuff treatment may include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory pain medications, cortisone injections, and surgery.

Ever feel that nagging shoulder discomfort when lifting weights, throwing something, or even getting dressed? You might be ...