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Muscle Imbalance in the Shoulder

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

What is Muscle Imbalance in the Shoulder? The muscles in the shoulder work together to stabilize the arm, while also allowing movement. If an abnormal relationship between the set of muscles that stabilizes and the set of muscles that allow mobility exists, is is...

AC Joint Arthritis

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

Can you guess the most common cause of AC joint arthritis, a painful shoulder condition? What is Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis? The acromioclavicular joint (AC joint) is located above the glenohumeral joint, commonly referred to as the shoulder joint. The acromion...

Glenoid Labrum Tears

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

What are Glenoid Labrum Tears? The glenohumeral joint provides most of the movement in the shoulder, and is often referred to as the shoulder joint, but there are two other joints in the shoulder. In the glenohumeral joint, the humerus head is covered with smooth...

Shoulder Dislocation

by | Feb 19, 2013 | Shoulder Conditions

What is a Shoulder Dislocation? The glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, is not as stable as the other joints in the body, so shoulder dislocation is fairly common. Shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the bone in the upper arm, called the humerus, is forced...

Nonsurgical Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment

by | Dec 17, 2012 | Shoulder Treatments

What is the rotator cuff and how do you tear it? The rotator cuff is a tendon in the shoulder that helps with movement like lifting and rotating the arm. It is made of four muscles which form a cuff over the head of the humerus. The rotator cuff can be torn through...

Nonsurgical Biceps Tendon Rupture Treatment

by | Dec 17, 2012 | Shoulder Treatments

What is the Biceps Tendon and How Do You Rupture It? Biceps tendon rupture is a condition in which one of the tendons responsible for anchoring the biceps muscle to the shoulder or elbow is torn. Rupture of the biceps tendon can be caused by a variety of reasons. One...