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Shoulder Joint - Articles
AC Joint Impingement vs. “Regular” Shoulder Impingement
by
Eric C.
Posted
Wed 07 Jul 2010 4:32am
different they are from “regular” (external) shoulder impingement cases. And, it is a very important differentiation to make.
I’ve already written at length about AC joint issues in Getting Geeky with AC Joint Injuries: Part 1 and Part 2 . And, I kicked out a two-part series called The Truth About Shoulder Impingement; here are Part 1 and Part 2 .
While I
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Shoulder Notes: Your Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Anatomy and more
by
Chris M.
Posted
Sun 07 Sep 2008 7:56pm
:
a description of the shoulder joint (anatomy) and why the shoulder can be easily injured
an explanation of shoulder impingement
how rotator cuff tendonitis can occur
ways to prevent... of all overhead athletes at some point in their career.”
I especially like their analogy of comparing the precariousness of the shoulder joint to “taking a golf tee and balancing
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Shoulder dislocation and shoulde...
by
Chris M.
Posted
Sun 28 Sep 2008 9:33pm
of the shoulder as a singular joint. In fact, there are two joints within the shoulder complex:
Glenohumeral Joint � the ball of the humeral head (this is the ball on the end... of the scapula), this is also known as the A-C joint.
Shoulder Dislocation
A dislocation occurs when the glenohumeral joint is disrupted and the humerus (ball) and the scapula (socket
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Acupuncture For Frozen Shoulder
by
Rev. Dr. Richard B.

Posted
Tue 17 Nov 2009 1:23pm
Frozen shoulder results from the inflammatory process that causes the shoulder joint capsule to contract and thicken. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, often includes a variety of conditions that cause pain and limit the range of motion of the shoulder joint and arm.
Occurring mainly in middle-aged people with prior shoulder injuries
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The Shoulder and Physiotherapy
by
Healthy Living ..
Posted
Tue 02 Dec 2008 1:17am
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by Jonathan Blood Smyth
The shoulder, or more strictly the glenohumeral joint, is a major and important joint in the upper limb, responsible mostly for placing the hand... for the glenohumeral joint to also enjoy stability and precise movement.
Around the shoulder all the muscles narrow down into flat, fibrous tendons, some larger and stronger, some thinner
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Strengthen and Stabilize Your Shoulder Girdle
by
Mark D.

Posted
Fri 09 May 2008 11:33am
Shoulder - This condition affects the shoulder joint capsule. Joint stiffness and loss of movement are the primary symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medicine and physical therapy are usually needed.
2. Shoulder Tendonitis - This condition does not affect the joint capsule but does affect the muscles and tendons of the shoulder joint. Pain, weakness
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Got chronic shoulder pain? Shoulder replacement is an option
by
Chris M.
Posted
Thu 27 Nov 2008 10:23am
to learn about the options available to you.
Typically, shoulder replacement is performed when a person has developed Osteoarthritis in the shoulder joint. Though not nearly...
Shoulder Pain Sucks!
Photo used courtesy of Saquan Stimpson/monstershaq200 0
It drains you, mentally and physically - especially if your particular condition is long
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