A rotator cuff injury is one in which the tendons that rotate and the lift the shoulder are damaged or torn. Because the injury decreases shoulder function, physical therapy is
Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery helps thousands of patients every year. Because it’s an elective procedure, the decision to undergo surgery is entirely up to the patient. Which raises the
The shoulder is the most mobile but least stable joint in the body. Because it’s used repetitively by throwing athletes, special attention should be paid to maintaining its strength, health,
Most people experience knee pain at some point in their lives. This could be due to sports injuries, muscle strains, tendinitis or more serious injuries. As we become older, one
The humerus (arm bone), clavicle (collar bone) and scapula (shoulder blade) are the three bones of the shoulder. Together, when properly connected by soft tissue, ligaments and tendons, they form
The shoulder, knee, and hip are three joints that are commonly affected by arthritis. While most people are well aware of how corticosteroid injections are used to treat shoulder and
Knee Injuries at the gym Not performing exercises with proper form or performing the wrong types of exercises are sure-fire ways to hurt your knee while at the gym. In
A serious hip injury can limit an athlete’s ability to practice and compete. In order to protect themselves from a hip injury, athletes should be made aware of common hip
The muscles, ligaments, vertebra and intervertebral discs of the lower back take on a heavy load while performing day to day activities, like standing and walking. With weightlifters, this load
