When a patient comes in with shoulder pain, there are numerous tests that a physician or physical therapist may utilize to help get to the bottom of
Study Examines Why Patients Undergo Rotator Cuff Surgery
A recent study published in the Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery set out to determine why patients choose to undergo surgical repair for
Study Highlights the Importance of Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears
Many patients who suffer a rotator cuff tear want to know if they need surgery to correct the injury, or if they can get by with conservative methods.
Shoulder Injuries in an Office Setting
Last week, we talked about shoulder injuries that impact industrial and trade workers. Next up for discussion - the insidious progression of shoulder
The Prevalence of Shoulder Injuries Among Industrial & Trade Workers
This is a frequent topic of discussion for patients suffering from shoulder injuries as they look back on the wear-and-tear over the course of their
Physical Therapy after Rotator Cuff Surgery
The rotator cuff is a tendon in the shoulder that allows the shoulder and arm to move freely and without pain. When this tendon is torn, the result is
Restorative Mobility Exercises for String Musicians
These exercises accompany an article previously written by Terry Buisman PT entitled “Shoulder Mobility in String Musicians” Orthopaedic Practice Vol.
Shoulder Injuries in American Sports, Part 2
Note: this is the second article in our series on Shoulder Injuries in American Sports. Read the first part here. In part 1, we talked about the
Shoulder Injury in American Sports, Part 1
Having watched many of the Olympic competitions this summer, it continues to amaze me what the shoulder girdle is able to accomplish. From the