Learn about common shoulder issues and how to fix them
As you’re recovering and gradually regaining shoulder range of motion, you might find it challenging to jump from passive stretching to active movement. This is where active assisted range of motion comes into play. Keep in mind, you need to have (continue...)
It's that time of year again, folks. Every winter there are countless shoulder injuries that occur due to shoveling snow. A common symptom of this is shoulder pain can be felt when lifting the shoulders up or reaching them back. (continue...)
Shoveling Heavy Snow Can Put Your Shoulders At Risk For some, shoveling snow can result in a rotator cuff strain or tear. This is a painful injury that can leave you unable to move your shoulder for the rest of (continue...)
Radiation therapy is a common local treatment for breast cancer. While its beneficial effects have been found in the treatment of breast cancer itself, the potential long-term side effects deserve discussion; particularly those relating to possible onset of lymphedema and (continue...)
Radiation therapy is a common local treatment for breast cancer. While its beneficial effects have been found in the treatment of breast cancer itself, the potential long-term side effects deserve discussion; particularly those relating to possible onset of lymphedema and (continue...)
We’re visiting one of the classic tools used on RangeMaster: the pulleys! Pulleys promote what is called active assisted range of motion. This is the phase of training between passive range of motion (where the muscles are in a more relaxed (continue...)
This exercises series involves three separate but complimentary motions. It targets multiple muscle groups that surround the scapula, or shoulder blade, and glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, itself. Some of the muscle groups that will be activated include the following: Lower trapeziusMiddle (continue...)
If you’re looking to not only work on upper body strength, but also improve your posture, this is a great one! It’s super easy to do at home either on the floor or your bed. You can practice this with or (continue...)
As lymphedema improves and becomes more stable, it is important to begin rehabbing shoulder function. A physical therapist or occupational therapist are common referral sources for treating shoulder dysfunction. It is an even better combination if you can work with (continue...)
After suffering any type of injury or undergoing any type of surgery, it’s crucial to control pain and swelling. Without this, your progress with improving range of motion, strength, and returning to your prior level of function will be extremely (continue...)
Lymphedema, as a side effect from breast cancer treatment, needs to receive greater recognition than it currently does. While advances in surgical techniques and overall treatment strategies for breast cancer have been able to reduce lymphedema risk, according to the (continue...)
Certain treatment approaches for breast cancer have been found to create an increased risk for potential development of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). It's important to recognize these risk factors and take the appropriate precautions and preventative measures to try and (continue...)
Certain treatment approaches for breast cancer have been found to create an increased risk for potential development of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). It's important to recognize these risk factors and take the appropriate precautions and preventative measures to try and (continue...)
We understand that lymphedema occurs when there has been some type of stressor to the lymphatic system in that area. This may be a trauma, removal of portions of the lymphatics, or you maybe could have even been born with (continue...)
Ah, the triceps! The triceps, formally known as the triceps brachii, has three muscle heads: Medial head Lateral head Long head The triceps are positioned on the back of the upper arm. There are attachments both at the shoulder joint and the (continue...)
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