A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder and help move the arm. Tissue in this part of the body can become impinged or pinched. Unfortunately, this injury can cause ...

Shoulder impingement happens when your rotator cuff rubs against the top of your shoulder, creating pressure that irritates muscles and tendons. Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain ...

Rotator cuff tendinitis, or tendonitis, affects the tendons and muscles that help move your shoulder joint. If you have tendinitis, it means that your tendons are inflamed or irritated. Rotator cuff ...

If you’re ever had pain in your shoulders when you try to raise your arms overhead, pull off a sweatshirt, grab a gallon of milk from the fridge, or place grocery bags on the counter - you were likely ...

If you’re ever had pain in your shoulders when you try to raise your arms overhead, pull off a sweatshirt, grab a gallon of milk from the fridge, or place grocery bags on the counter - you were likely ...

Impingement refers to mechanical compression and/or wear of an athlete's rotator cuff tendons. The rotator cuff is actually a series of four muscles connecting the scapula (shoulder blade) to the ...

This week we are going to discuss the shoulder, most specifically the injuries to the rotator cuff. Many people misunderstand what the rotator cuff is exactly and I have heard it called everything ...

Rotator cuff tears happen when one of the tendons in your shoulder is injured. Warning signs include shoulder pain and trouble lifting your arm or reaching overhead. Small tears often heal with rest ...

Acromioplasty involves removing a small piece of bone and soft tissue from the acromion. It is a surgical procedure that treats shoulder impingement and rotator cuff disease. In this article, we look ...

Shoulder impingement syndrome is the topic of today’s article and is a very common and very treatable condition. Physical therapists are good people to know when treating this condition as many of ...