As one of the most complex joints in the human body, the shoulder provides an extraordinary range of motion, allowing you to move your arms in virtually every direction. Yet, although your shoulders rarely bear weight, the frequent use of this versatile joint makes it susceptible to wear and tear – much like your knees…
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Rotator cuff
Shoulder Impingement: What You Can Do at Home to Improve Your Shoulder Injury
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which has an incredible range of motion. Unfortunately, it is also very prone to injury due to its anatomy, along with how frequently it is used. The shoulder can become weak and vulnerable due to wear and tear, become completely dislocated due to an accident such as a…
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Preparing for Your Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
A ball-and-socket joint, the shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, allowing for full rotation of the arm. Composed of three bones, the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus bone, the area is held together by tendons and ligaments commonly known as the rotator cuff. Unfortunately, the greater mobility of the shoulder also…
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Do I really need rotator cuff repair surgery for my injured shoulder?
Anytime you hear the word surgery, it’s natural to want to take a step back and examine your options. Wondering whether it’s really necessary is also completely normal – not that you shouldn’t trust your doctor, but surgery is a scary word! You can rest assured that orthopedic specialist Dr. James Talkington recommends rotator cuff…
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Even Athletes Get Older: 3 Tips for Aging Gracefully and Caring for Your Shoulders
Aging is a fact of life, even for athletes. No matter your skill level – amateur, pro, or anywhere in between – wear and tear on your joints will happen. Increased use from playing sports may accelerate this process. Many athletes experience arthritis, rotator cuff tears, or other wear-and-tear conditions sooner than the general population….
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Instability of the shoulder
What is instability? Instability means the humerus (ball) slips out of the glenoid (socket). This can occur from an injury and is then called a dislocation (dislocated shoulder). If the dislocation occurs repeatedly, it will lead to arthritis unless the instability is corrected. A less severe form of instability is called subluxation, where the…
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