Purpose/introduction Over the last decades, there has been increasing interest in biological stimulation or bioaugmentation after rotator cuff repair. So far, there is no consensus on the appropriate ...

Why a Structured Recovery Plan Matters Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, ...

Nonoperative treatment, such as physical therapy, is the typical approach to treating rotator-cuff tears. However, surgery is considered in certain patients whose rotator-cuff tears don't resolve ...

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous rotator cuff and subacromial bursa are extremely common and are a principal cause of pain and suffering.

Background: Many studies have compared different training methods for improving muscular performance, but more investigations need to be directed to the restoration of muscular imbalances. Objective: ...

Subacromial bursitis causes shoulder pain and limited movement. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis methods, and effective treatment options.

Find out how scapular dyskinesis disrupts normal shoulder motion. Learn about its common causes, signs, and treatment options to restore mobility.

Better shoulder stability and rotator cuff strength: 'Dead hangs require the recruitment of many of the smaller muscles in your shoulder joint and rotator cuff, thereby improving shoulder ...

Shoulder pain can be more than just an inconvenience, it might be a sign of something serious. One of the most common causes ...

Sanjit Kooner is a physical therapist who regularly deals with clients experiencing shoulder pain, and he says there's one underrated exercise he always recommends: face pulls.

The human muscular system is complex and has many functions in the body, like mobility and stability. Learn more about the muscular system here.

Surgery for rotator cuff disease is usually used after non-operative interventions have failed, although our Cochrane Review, first published in 2007, found that there was uncertain clinical benefit ...