The shoulder is the joint with the widest range of movements among the joints of our body. Muscles and tendons, as well as ...

There are four muscles that make up the “rotator cuff” of the shoulder. The four muscles work together to move the shoulder ...

This review proposes a model to describe the continuum of the rotator cuff pathology from asymptomatic tendon through full thickness rotator cuff tears. Conclusions The pathoaetiology of rotator cuff ...

If you have had a sports or activity-related injury causing pain or discomfort that won’t go away, you’re likely familiar with common imaging diagnostic tools such as X-rays and MRI scans to find ...

Orthopedic injuries may sound like something that only athletes experience, but they often occur in the most basic ways. Take spring cleaning. Before you reach for the bucket and broom ...

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- It's an injury that can sideline a pro athlete, a painter or a even mom. Rotator cuff tears are very common and have been notoriously hard to heal. Now, a local ...

Your pectoralis muscles run from your sternum to your ... which may increase the risk of pinching rotator cuff tendons, Candy says. 5. Shoulder stretch with towel This position stretches your ...

Introduction Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a significant source of musculoskeletal ... changes in partial-thickness to full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon. Methods Muscle biopsies of nine ...

The rotator cuff supports the structural integrity of the shoulder joint through an interconnected group of four muscles. Matt Parrott, a freelance writer, is director of business development and ...