Introduction: The Prevalence of Shoulder Pain in Today’s Society Shoulder pain is a common complaint among people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re an athlete, an office worker, or a retiree, chances are you’ve experienced shoulder pain at some (continue...)
Introduction The shoulder joint is one of the most important joints in the body, allowing for a wide range of motion and flexibility. It is responsible for many everyday activities, such as reaching, lifting, and throwing. However, shoulder discomfort can (continue...)
This week we are re-visiting performing a lat pulldown using a resistance band.In honor of breast cancer awareness month, we want to make sure to address return to strength training after treatment for breast cancer.Initially after surgical removal of breast (continue...)
This Star Exercise is the first in a series we’ll be doing this month for breast cancer awareness.Treatment for breast cancer often will involve a surgery (e.g., lumpectomy or mastectomy), lymph node removal and/or radiation therapy. These treatment methods, in (continue...)
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt Worse at Night?Shoulder pain can be a debilitating condition that interferes with daily activities and can lead to sleep disturbances. In particular, shoulder pain that worsens at night can make it difficult to fall and (continue...)
As a physical therapist, you deal with a wide variety of different patients on a regular basis. It’s essential to be able to treat each patient according to their specific situation and condition. One question that has come up recently (continue...)
Shoulder Pain Can Put A Damper On The Holiday Season Tis the season for joy, family and gift giving! However, those with shoulder pain likely have a Christmas list that looks a little something like this: Shoulder Pain Relief Ability (continue...)
After shoulder surgery or injury, how long do I have to wear this sling?The length of time you will need to wear a sling after shoulder surgery or injury will vary depending on the specific type of surgery or injury (continue...)
One Study Shows That Anxiety and Depression Have An Effect On Shoulder Recovery A new study in The Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation researched what influence psychosocial factors such as anxiety and depression have on an outpatient’s recovery from (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...)