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 […]
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What Sport Has the Highest Risk of Shoulder Injuries?
According to statistics, shoulder injuries account for up to 7.5 percent of all sports injuries, and they are prevalent among athletes 18 to 43 years of age. The most common shoulder injuries sustained during sports trainings and competitions include fractures, dislocations, rotator cuff tears, as well as sprains and strains. At Greater Chesapeake Hand to […]
Reasons to See a Shoulder Doctor
A shoulder doctor is essentially an orthopedic physician who specializes in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries affecting not only the shoulder but of the entire upper extremity—the hand, wrist, fingers, arm, and elbow. While many shoulder problems can be handled by your primary care physician, they will most likely refer […]
Surgery For Shoulder Dislocation: What You Need to Know
Your shoulder helps accomplish many of your daily tasks. Sadly, because of its complex structure and range of motion, this joint can sustain injury, such as dislocation, more easily than you may think, and you could end up needing surgery. Let’s take a closer look at this procedure performed by your shoulder surgeon in Maryland. […]
Reasons Why Shoulder Injuries Are So Common
Among all of the joints in the human body, the shoulder is gifted with the most flexibility and greatest range of motion, allowing for a wide variety of movements, such as flexion, extension, neutral and horizontal abduction, neutral and horizontal adduction, neutral and horizontal internal rotation, among others. Such amazing flexibility and mobility, however, are […]
