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  • Got Tennis Elbow? Try These 10 Exercises

    The pain might make some daily activities and physical activity a little difficult, but there are exercises and stretches you can do to ease the pain and help the affected tendon recover.

    Source: healthessentials - Cleveland Clinic

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  • Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not

    Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18-31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)-the shoulder's built-in support system. Made up of four muscles and their tendons, the RC keeps the upper arm bone securely in the socket while allowing the arm to lift, rotate, and move smoothly.

    Source: Medical Xpress

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  • Physical Therapy Exercises for Recovery From a Clavicle Fracture

    A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals.

    Source: Verywell health

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  • Patient psychology matters: Lessons learned from the MOON Shoulder Group

    "We found both the [Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)] score and the [American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons] score correlates significantly with this PAS scale," Kuhn, Kenneth D. Schermerhorn professor and chief of the division of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said. "Psychology matters when they come to your office."

    Source: Healio

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  • Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears

    When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

    Source: Verywell health

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  • How Often to Stretch for Better Mobility, Less Pain, and Healthier Aging

    Unless you regularly practice yoga or make it a point to include lunges or butterflies as part of your usual routine, you might not be stretching much on a day-to-day basis. For many people, stretching is reserved for specific moments, like before a workout or when muscles feel especially tight. But is it wise to stretch so infrequently, especially as aging naturally reduces mobility and flexibility? And which stretches are actually worth doing?

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  • Is Sleeping on Your Side Causing Shoulder Pain?

    Side sleeping comes with many benefits. It keeps your airways open, which minimizes snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. The potential drawback? You might experience shoulder pain from sleeping on your side because you’re putting weight on one shoulder for several hours.

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  • Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies

    The shoulder is an intricate joint, capable of a wide range of movements for both daily activities and physical exercise. This intricate joint is susceptible to various injuries and conditions due to its design. Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), also clinically recognized as subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS), is a prevalent source of shoulder discomfort, which is a spectrum of disorders such as rotator cuff tendinopathy, partial or complete tears, and inflammation of the subacromial bursa.

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  • How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect the Shoulders?

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known for causing all-over inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. RA can target the synovial lining of the shoulder joint.

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  • Anatomic TSA, RSA may yield similar outcomes for cuff intact glenohumeral OA

    Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty may yield similar outcomes in patients with rotator cuff intact glenohumeral osteoarthritis, according to results presented here.

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