The rotator cuff muscles and tendons are what keep your arm strongly connected to your shoulder socket. Tiny tears can develop in the rotator cuff due to overuse, which can cause chronic pain and mild disability of the shoulder. A chronic rotator cuff issue can make daily living difficult because doing the simplest things that […]
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Tips for Athletes on How to Recover from an Injury Faster
Whether you’re an amateur athlete or an elite sportsman, you most likely agree that suffering an injury is one of the worst things you could ever go through. A sports injury not only shoves you to the sidelines; it also holds the potential to jeopardize your entire career. The silver lining to it is that […]
Symptoms of a Damaged or Torn Rotator Cuff
If you have persistent shoulder pain and find it difficult to reach or move your arm from side to side, you may have a damaged or torn rotator cuff. Here are the symptoms of this common orthopedic injury and how your orthopedic surgeon can reduce your pain and help you regain shoulder and arm function. […]
Common Shoulder Injuries in Athletes
In virtually all sports, the shoulders are called upon to perform feats of strength, speed, and endurance – feats for which they are not always well-suited. For example, a baseball pitcher is required to throw a five-ounce baseball as hard as they can, as often as 300 times a day. Gymnasts support their whole body […]
Shoulder Surgery Recovery Time and What to Expect
If you’ve already been on an extensive course of conservative treatment for your shoulder problem, but without success, your orthopedic doctor will likely recommend surgery to address the problem altogether. Given the complexity of the shoulder, surgical intervention to resolve problems in it can entail weeks or even months of recovery. The information provided below […]
