Athletes and dancers are quite familiar with the labrum within the hip. However, the labrum in the shoulder pretty much goes unnoticed – until it is injured. In fact, it is the glenoid labrum – the glenoid is the socket of the ball-and-socket joint within the shoulder and the labrum is the cartilage that supports […]
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Common Hand Conditions
We often take our hands for granted until one is injured. Our hands are like fine tools – they allow us to do so many things, especially thanks to our thumbs. Any hand injury or hand/wrist pain has the potential to greatly affect a person’s quality of life. Below, we’ll explore some of the more […]
Tennis Elbow Can Happen to Anyone
Did you know it’s possible to get tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) without having ever played tennis? Tennis elbow is an orthopedic condition of the elbow typically caused by overuse, and a very small amount of people actually develop the condition because of playing tennis. Most people get the condition by doing a variety of ordinary […]
What Does the Rotator Cuff Do?
Whether you’re brushing your teeth, picking up a baby, or simply driving a car, the rotator cuff in your shoulder gets quite a workout all day long. Shoulder pain is probably one of the most natural things that people ignore as resulting from a typical day’s work. There is a group of four muscles and […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common complaints of nerve impingement. The anatomy of the wrist, health issues, and repetitive hand motions can all contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve travels through a protective sheath in the wrist area called the carpal tunnel. When the median nerve is […]
