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Physical Therapy After Rotator Cuff Surgery: What to Expect
Physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery has four stages of recovery. The first phase involves wearing a sling and doing passive stretching with a therapist. You can start active stretching and light strengthening in later stages.
What to Avoid Permanently After Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder replacement surgery is a common procedure that can help improve quality of life by replacing damaged parts of the shoulder with artificial parts. While the surgery can help reduce pain and improve function, it is important to be aware of activities or movements to avoid permanently afterward.
What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?
Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. Pain in this area often indicates injured, inflamed, or worn-down tendons in the rotator cuff.
The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder
A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years. 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.
Traumatic Versus Atraumatic Causes of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Pathophysiology and Outcomes
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder caused by traumatic or atraumatic factors, resulting in pain, functional limitation, and reduced quality of life. This systematic review aimed to summarize the pathophysiology, anatomical changes, and functional outcomes of traumatic versus atraumatic SIS.