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  • How to Wear a Shoulder Sling

    A shoulder sling keeps your arm against your body and prevents you from moving it too much. However, if you wear a shoulder sling the wrong way, you might slow healing or injure your arm more.

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  • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear: Diagnosis and Treatment

    A partial rotator cuff tear, also known as partial thickness rotator cuff tear, is a type of shoulder injury that affects the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder. As opposed to a full-thickness tear where the entire tendon is severed, only a portion of the tendon is torn.

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  • 8 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises

    If you have pain in your upper arm or shoulder, you may have irritated your biceps tendon, a condition known as biceps tendonitis. The pain may limit your shoulder motion and make performing normal work and recreational tasks difficult or impossible. You should see a healthcare provider who can diagnose biceps tendonitis and refer you to a physical therapist for treatment.

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  • Steps to Prevent Injury When Starting a Workout Routine

    Physical activity has many benefits, including a stronger heart, better mood, and improved quality of life. However, when starting a new exercise routine, it's important to do it the right way to help prevent injury. If you have joint pain or a previous injury, consider seeing a physical therapist, who will assess your abilities and design a program that is safe for you.

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  • Five Common Contributing Factors for Workplace Injuries

    There is a long list of possibilities for what can contribute to or cause a workplace injury. Unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are often the root cause of why injuries occur.

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  • The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder

    The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

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  • Self-Myofascial Release Techniques for Neck and Shoulders

    Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique used to manipulate the muscles used during an exercise program or for physical therapy reasons. It typically involves the use of foam rollers, balls, or other tools to help boost sports performance, reduce pain, or improve general fitness.

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  • PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow

    While both corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma may be effective treatments for patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, PRP may offer longer-term functional improvements and pain relief, according to published results.

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  • Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades

    Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many causes, including muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or, less often, a serious health problem. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause but frequently includes stretching and medications for pain.

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  • What Causes Infraspinatus Pain and How Can You Treat It?

    The infraspinatus muscle works alongside three other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize and move the shoulder. Occasionally, repetitive movements or other disorders can cause pain in this muscle.

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