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Reducing Joint Forces: Ergonomic Principles for Preventing Shoulder Pain/Arthritis by Nicole M. Physical TherapistHealth Maven Posted Tue 13 Jan 2009 7:29pm Injury Prevention Principles for the Shoulder Joint/Joint Protection Concepts for Arthritis: 1. Reduce High Repetition. Reducing high repetition will both reduce tissue... as opposed to using the smaller shoulder muscle groups or the shoulder joint only, when generating a force. 3. Reduce Static Work and Static Muscle Contractions. Reduce static work Read on »
AC Joint Impingement vs. “Regular” Shoulder Impingement by Eric C. Healthy Living Professional 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 Read on »
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 Read on »
Shoulder Notes: Your Rotator Cuff, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Anatomy and more » by Chris M. Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 8:30pm What is your Rotater Cuff and How can it be injured? One of the most common injuries of the shoulder involves the rotator cuff. But exactly what is the rotator cuff and what does it do? Kennedy Brothers Physical Therapy out of Boston posted a very good article about the rotator cuff written in easy-to-understand terms. [...] Read on »
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 Read on »
Acupuncture For Frozen Shoulder by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine 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 Read on »
How to increase your shoulder strength and flexibility with these Brazilian Shoulder Exercises by Chris M. Posted Fri 14 Nov 2008 12:23pm As you age, shoulder strength and flexibility becomes an issue. We are less active and don’t do many of the things that allowed us to move and exercise our joints - especially the shoulder joint During middle age, any damaging, repetitive overhead motion begins to take its toll If you are active, the chances increase that you’ll participate Read on »
The Shoulder and Physiotherapy by Healthy Living .. Patient Expert Posted Tue 02 Dec 2008 1:17am 1 Comment 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 Read on »
Strengthen and Stabilize Your Shoulder Girdle by Mark D. Healthy Living Professional 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 Read on »
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 Read on »