Sports Therapy

The rotator cuff consists of four muscles with thick tendons that attach to the humerus, the upper arm bone. It acts like a cover over the humerus head, holds it in place and assists in rotational...

The rotator cuff is located within the shoulders, and it is where four muscles and various tendons meet. The purpose for these muscles and tendons is to support the arm and shoulder during lifting...

The rotator cuffs are small groups of tendons and muscles in the shoulder that help it rotate the upper arm. Tendinitis, a painful inflammation of the tendons, can occur in the rotators cuffs if...

The rotator cuff is a small group of muscles and tendons in each shoulder that allows the upper arm to rotate and stabilizes the shoulder joint. If the shoulder joint is forced too far outside its...

The rotator cuff is a small group of muscles and tendons that allow the shoulder joint to rotate the upper arm. The rotator cuff is often neglected in fitness routines in favor of larger, stronger...

Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon which causes pain and soreness that is often brought on by repetitive use and stress. Tendonitis of the bicep muscles of the upper arms often leads to...

A shoulder dislocation is a painful injury in which the bones of the shoulder's ball and socket joint separate, straining the surrounding ligaments, tendons and muscles. A shoulder dislocation is...

Shoulder tendonitis is a condition where the tendons of the shoulder joint become inflamed, leading to soreness and pain that tends to increase with physical activity and may linger for a few...

The shoulder is one of the most highly used muscle groups in the body. It is employed during most upper-body movements, including pushing, reaching and lifting objects. Consequently, the...

The rotator cuff is where four groups of tendons form a cap at the top of the humerus bone. This area can become inflamed due to loose joints, overuse or heavy lifting. There are a number of...

The rotator cuffs are groups of muscles and tendons in the shoulders that allow the the joint to rotate the upper arm. If the shoulder joint is strained past its normal range of motion in any...

A dislocated shoulder is a painful injury which occurs when the ball shaped bone of the of the upper arm cones out of the socket it normally rests in, straining or tearing ligaments. After a...

The rotator cuff is a small group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder which allow the shoulder joint to rotate the upper arm. When the shoulder joint is strained past its normal range of...

Injuries to the rotator cuff are common. They can occur during sporting activities or just doing daily activities. Pain and/or injury to the rotator cuff usually occur with repetitive motions such...

Rotator cuff muscles are a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and assist in movements of the deltoid muscles. The muscles are located in the front, rear and top of the...

This is part 2 on working with a Rotator Cuff Injury and prevention.

Rotator Cuff Injury tips on how to prevent this type of injury,written by my daughter who has a Masters in athletic training.

The rotator cuff is often referred to when talking about sports injuries. There are a number of activities that put large amounts of stress on this area of the body, such as throwing a baseball,...