When a patient comes in with shoulder pain, there are numerous tests that a physician or physical therapist may utilize to help get to the bottom of
Study Examines Why Patients Undergo Rotator Cuff Surgery
A recent study published in the Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery set out to determine why patients choose to undergo surgical repair for
Study Highlights the Importance of Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears
Many patients who suffer a rotator cuff tear want to know if they need surgery to correct the injury, or if they can get by with conservative methods.
Physical Therapy after Rotator Cuff Surgery
The rotator cuff is a tendon in the shoulder that allows the shoulder and arm to move freely and without pain. When this tendon is torn, the result is
Shoulder Injuries in American Sports, Part 2
Note: this is the second article in our series on Shoulder Injuries in American Sports. Read the first part here. In part 1, we talked about the
Why Do Rotator Cuffs Tear Anyway?
This is a common question in my practice and worth the effort here to describe the normal process of which the “lug nuts” of the shoulder girdle
Caring For Your Shoulders
Treatable shoulder impairment affects approximately 30% of the American population. This percentage will probably increase as adults desire
