Most rotator-cuff tears are degenerative, atraumatic, and more prevalent with age. Nonoperative treatment, including physical ...

A rotator cuff tear can make arm movements difficult and cause a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night. The injury ...

Primary care patients presenting with shoulder pain may in fact have a neck or spine problem instead, Feeley told Medscape ...

Pain on its own is not a reliable indicator of a partial rotator cuff tear. Shoulder weakness and a loss of range of motion are far better indicators. The diagnosis of a partial rotator cuff tear ...

I tripped on a tree root and almost did a face-plant. I landed on my hands with my arms stretched out, and now my right shoulder has started aching. My boyfriend thinks it’ s a rotator cuff injury.

Surprisingly, an estimated 50 percent of those with rotator cuff tears are asymptomatic, notes Carrie Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, NCPT, Balanced Body Educator. On the other hand, the most common symptom would ...

Shoulder arthritis is the wear and tear of the cartilaginous lining of the shoulder joint bones, leading to pain, stiffness, ...

Objective: To determine the most effective training for altering strength ratios in the shoulder rotator cuff. Results: One way analysis of variance found no differences between the groups for the ...

Here's how to do face pulls and the benefits for your back, shoulders and posture, according to a personal trainer.

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a pro athlete, these injuries can happen to anyone and should be treated holistically.

Neglecting form: Resistance bands require you to control the tension throughout the movement, so it’s always good to ...