Rotator cuff

CORA rehab One of the many locations that CORA health services are offered is in Coral Gables. CORA is a rehabilitation center that is passionate about helping patients achieve their recovery goals. All the clinicians at CORA are trained to develop an individualized treatment plan based on the specific needs of the patient and also to motivate them towards their goals. Some of the rehabilitation programs offered at CORA are physical and occupational therapy, sports injury, worker’s comp, auto…

In the United States, nearly 70% of those people experience shoulder pain due to wheelchair use [3]. One potential cause for this shoulder pain is impingement. The subacromial space is dependent on the position of the humerus and scapula. The rotator cuff tendons lie within the subacromial space, and can become irritated and inflamed due to excessive use. When this happens, the subacromial space can become smaller, increasing the likelihood of pain during shoulder movement [3]. Elbow, wrist and…

safely, adapting task and environment to increase client safety and independency in Instrumental activities of their daily lives (Dawn & Daniel, 2015).OT also work on weakness, sensory loss, and visual deficit of the client such as weakness of the rotator cuff muscle, loss of sensory feedback, and avoidance of a side of the body that is affected (Dawn & Daniel, 2015). OT will perform work task analysis and work site evaluations and will recommend modification that will allow the client to come…

“Little Leaguer’s Elbow”. “Little leaguer’s elbow has been described as an apophysitis of the medial epicondyle in athletes between nine and 12 years of age.” (Casses 1016). Basically what it looks like is a small crack near the shoulder in the rotator cuff. This is caused by rapid use of shoulder by extensive strain and force used to…

The single cost for a minor injury in a high school sport is $709 dollars. Just imagine how much a professional player's injuries would cost! Pro athletes deserve every penny they get because of their hard work. Professional athletes have to do a lot of things to gain and sustain their salaries. People think pro athletes are just entertainment. but they play for the love of the sport. Professional athletes are undoubtedly not paid too much and they deserve every penny they get because they have…

1. INTRODUCTION OSHA defines musculoskeletal disorders as “Injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and spinal disk”. According to OSHA, the MSDs listed as: Carpel tunnel, Rotator cuff syndrome, De Quervain, Trigger finder, tarsal syndrome, Sciatica, Epicondylites, and Tendonitis. Most of the work related MSD’s are developed over time and are caused by the work itself or the working environment of the employees. These are also possible to occur from…

Imagine getting knocked out, and losing consciousness. Minutes later you get back up and are told to get right back on the field to play again. The National Football league has been plagued for years by concussion controversy. In the NFL (National Football League) there are way too many concussions. A concussion is a temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. Almost every form of play involves some form of head to head contact. Too many head hits can ruin a player’s life. It can…

surgery. He declined surgery on his back. He was evaluated by an Orthopedic Specialist, Dr. Paul Lewis and he replied he was told he could have surgery on his shoulder so he would like to proceed with this. Dr. Lewis felt Mr. Dawkins had a true rotator cuff tear and felt it was the result of the accident. Mr. Dawkins was provided with clearance paperwork for his PCP to complete and return. The paperwork remains pending and Mr. Dawkins claims he had the pre-op testing for clearance done at…

We have received the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluation report of Dr. Albert Simpkins, dated February 22, 2017. I believe you were also served with a copy. If that is inaccurate, please let me know, and I will happily forward one to you. Summary Fortunately, Dr. Simpkins found the applicant permanent and stationary for all industrially related body part. In addition, Dr. Simpkins did not find any evidence for the alleged cumulative trauma claim through August 5, 2015. Overall, Dr.…

Wind Up The wind up is the first key phase of the throw. It occurs when the athlete positions themselves side on to the target. The main purpose of this phase is so the body can get into a rhythm which will make it easier for the throwing action to be more efficient. At the start of the wind up the athletes feet should be shoulder width apart and should be side on to the target. The athlete then extends their knee and strides outwards. This helps to develop momentum which is used in later stages…