Shoulder

patients were segregated into their respective groups, the treatment was given to the patients. The PRT group received PRT in supine position position. The trigger points were identified, the patients neck was flexed at the site of pain along with shoulder abduction and flexion till the patient finds considerable amount of comfort. The trigger point is compressed with reasonable amount of pressure for 90 seconds and the neck is got back into the neutral postion. This is generally done for…

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surrounds the shoulder joint, keeping the humerus bone within the ball and socket of the shoulder. A rotator cuff tear is an injury that can cause a dull ache in the shoulder, which often worsens when trying to overuse the muscles. Rotator cuff injuries often occurs in people who repeatedly perform motions that included using the arm above their heads. They can get these injuries in their jobs, or sports, also the rotator cuff injury also…

impingement is what happens when the tendons and bursa in the sub-acromial/suprahumeral area are compacted together. Compression can initiate painful friction, stress and mechanical wear on the shoulder. Classic signs and symptoms include pain when flexing or abducting the shoulder above 80 degrees and weakness in the shoulder muscles, which are often detected when the patient is given the Hawkins-Kennedy and Neer impingement tests. This impingement disorder mostly stems from athletes and…

training position. Show another face Jay says: To ensure proper form, the imaginary line from the heels to the shoulders. 6. walk panel Start corset Pusat status possible in front of the core and shoulders to reach a right hand. The hand lay back on the floor and make the same move with the left hand. Quickly the alternative hand aims to create a straight line from the hip and shoulders Jay says: Stop immediately if hips started to relax. Show start…

informs me that I have a torn rotator cuff, and a hairline fracture in my shoulder blade. The doctor says i'm looking at atleast 8 weeks of healing and he recommends that I don’t ever play again that shoulder injuries are very serious. Immediately tears start rolling down my cheeks as I think that season is in 5 weeks and i'm missing my senior year and all the preseason work did I just threw it all away. 6 weeks go by and my shoulders beginning to feel better so my hopes are being brought back…

to allow you to raise your arms forward and away from your body up and over your head. It also enables us to perform movements like throwing and catching a ball. The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder, connecting the upper arm (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). But in order for our rotator cuff to perform these tasks and movements, there are four muscles that must work together to achieve this. The muscles the rotator cuff consists of is the supraspinatus…

A little background information on Gary who came to the clinic with right shoulder pain. Gary is a 40 year old self-employed painter. He has had a cortisone injection that proved to be helpful for about five months. However, the pain returned and is a 5/10. Gary has been taking ibuprofen which hasn’t helped and using ice for some relief. There are several possible causes for Gary’s shoulder pain. For example, Gary could have Adhesive Capsulitis, Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis, Bicep Tendonitis,…

you’re just starting out it is best to leave the bar as it is so that you can perfect your form. The first lift we will be doing is the push press. For this lift you’ll need a rack to set the bar on. Make sure that the bar is about the height of your shoulders so that you can keep your balance when racking and uncracking the bar. The first step of the push press is to establish your grip. For the push press place your hands on the rough knurling a full thumbs length away from the smooth center.…

bleeding and inflammation. The squeezed tendons often develop scar tissues that are less flexible and loss in strength. The damaged tendons over time could ultimately tear and are a major cause of the chronic shoulder pain that frequently results in a loss of strength and stability of the shoulder [1]. The typical formulation of the patients’ treatment relies solely on the traditional surgery combined with a conservative physical therapy. The most problematic challenge of the traditional…

joint which is formed by the union of three major bones is supported by ligaments. Connected to the bones by tendons, muscles move those bones in several ways. The bones that create the elbow are included:  Humerus: This long bone extends from the shoulder socket and joins the radius and ulna to form the elbow.  Radius: This forearm bone runs from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.  Ulna: This forearm bone will run from the elbow to the “pinkie” side of the wrist. Functions - The…