Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatment
A rotator cuff tear is a common injury, especially among athletes and active individuals. Understanding what a rotator cuff tear is, how it happens, and what treatments are available can help you manage your pain, avoid further injury and get on the road to recovery. What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? The rotator cuff is […]
Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Rotator cuff injuries can be painful and even debilitating, affecting millions of people worldwide. The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and allowing for a wide range of motion. If you have shoulder pain and suspect an injury to your rotator cuff, read on to […]
Common types of shoulder injuries: how to tell if you have a rotator cuff tear
Shoulder pain can mean many things, including any of these common shoulder injuries: Tendinitis of the shoulder Shoulder sprain Shoulder separation Shoulder dislocation Frozen shoulder Broken bone(s) Rotator cuff tear The shoulder is a complex group of muscles, tendons and ligaments that hold together three bones: the clavicle (or collar bone), scapula (shoulder blade) and […]
Rotator Cuff PT Exercises
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/6gzrCZKrkKI’ mobile_image=’https://advancedortho.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AO-PT-Shoulder_card-300×169.jpg’ attachment=’13117′ attachment_size=’medium’ format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” av_uid=’av-299y70′] For patients recovering from an injury of the rotator cuff PT exercise are key. PT – or physical therapy – supports the healing of rotator cuff injuries – whether post-surgery, or for someone working to stabilize and strengthen their rotator cuff. Your doctor […]
