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Category: Shoulder

Apr 27, 2021

FROZEN SHOULDER

“I can’t comb my hair.” “I can’t wash my back.” “I have a difficult time putting on my jacket.” “It’s hard for me to tuck my shirt in.” “I can’t reach for things on a high shelf.” These are all very common complaints from people with frozen shoulder.

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Apr 21, 2021

SHOULDER TAPING FOR ATHLETES

Studies have found that those athletes using KT on the shoulder reported significantly less pain with overhead activities as compared to a sham tape application. No differences were reported in range of motion or ability to perform daily activities.

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Jun 5, 2017

Prevent shoulder injuries in tennis by stretching: Part 2 of 2

To prevent shoulder problems in tennis, some of the best stretches are actually related to overall good posture. The key is to do these stretches properly!

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May 29, 2017

Prevent shoulder injuries in tennis by strengthening: Part 1 of 2

To prevent shoulder problems, tennis players need an exercise program specifically designed for tennis. A well-balance shoulder strengthening program includes rotator cuff and scapular (shoulder blade) muscle exercises, reeducation, biomechanics, and a stretching program pre and post hitting.

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Aug 8, 2016

Managing Shoulder Pain - Part 3 of 3

Part 3 of 3 When the shoulder is compromised by loss of motion or strength, so too is the function of the arm and hand. It becomes difficult to dress, groom, work, play sports, etc. Therefore, it is imperative that we maintain shoulder health through range of motion and strength exercises. However, it is equally […]

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Aug 1, 2016

Stretch your shoulder muscles -- Part 2 of 3

Part 2 of 3 The shoulder, working as a ball and socket, is most flexible joint in the human body. It is comprised of two separate joints, the union between the glenoid fossa, (the socket at the end of the scapula or shoulder blade, and the ball at the end top of the humerus, or […]

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Jul 25, 2016

Management of Shoulder Pain - Part 1 of 3

Part 1 OF 3 The shoulder, working as a ball and socket, is most flexible joint in the human body. It is comprised of two separate joints, the union between the glenoid fossa, (the socket at the end of the scapula or shoulder blade, and the ball at the end top of the humerus, or […]

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May 2, 2016

Avoid Spring Baseball Shoulder Pain

It happens every spring.  A young pitching ace that started strong is now beginning to lose some speed on his fast ball.  A third baseman that had no problems last week can’t throw to first base without pain.  Shoulder pain in young baseball players occurs every spring just as the first robin, warmer temperatures, and […]

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Jul 13, 2015

Swimmer's Shoulder: Part 2 of 2

Swimmer's Shoulder: Part 2 of 2 Last week, guest columnist, Dr. Gary Mattingly, anatomy professor at the University of Scranton, described the problem of “swimmer’s shoulder” … “inflammation of part of the rotator cuff, a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder passes between the arm bone (humerus) and a bone in the back (scapula). […]

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Jul 6, 2015

Swimmer's Shoulder: Part 1 of 2

It’s summer time! 4th of July weekend is a great time to enjoy the water. Whether your swimming laps for exercise or competition, be careful not to overdo it and injure your shoulder. While there are many different types of shoulder problems, one is specific to the sport of swimming called “swimmer’s shoulder”. The Shoulder […]

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