Shoulder Strengthening

Shoulder Fractures

Shoulder Fractures: Understanding Types, Symptoms, and Recovery A shoulder fracture is a serious injury that can significantly impact your daily life and mobility. This type of fracture involves a break in one or more of the three bones that make up the shoulder joint: the clavicle (collarbone), the proximal humerus (upper arm bone), or the […]

Shoulder Impingement & Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

One of the most common physical complaints is shoulder pain. Your shoulder is made up of several joints combined with tendons and muscles that allow a great range of motion in your arm. Because so many different structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems. The rotator cuff and bursa is […]

SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear)

A SLAP tear is an injury to the top of the labrum of the shoulder, which is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP tear stands for superior labrum anterior-posterior tear. Anatomy: The head of your upper arm bone (humerus) fits into a rounded socket (glenoid) in your shoulder […]

Shoulder Range of Motion Exercises & Stretches

Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis

Anatomy: Your shoulder is made up of three bones: your upper arm bone (humerus), your shoulder blade (scapula), and your collarbone (clavicle). The head of your upper arm bone fits into a rounded socket in your shoulder blade. This socket is called the glenoid. A combination of muscles and tendons keeps your arm bone centered […]

Biceps Tendinitis & Tendon Tears at the Shoulder

Biceps tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon. Also called the long head of the biceps tendon, this strong, cord-like structure connects the biceps muscle to the bones in the shoulder. Pain in the front of the shoulder is a  common symptoms of biceps tendinitis.  Anatomy: Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket […]