The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles and tendons that keep the bones of your shoulder joint in place. An injury to this group is common, especially in people who work with their arms a lot like ...

Whether tossing a football, swimming, or painting the ceiling, you demand a lot from your shoulders. However, unlike the big joints of your lower body, soft tissues are the main form of support for ...

This is the time of year when sports enthusiasts need to perform some injury prevention exercises for their shoulder rotator cuff muscles. These are the relatively small internal muscles that ...

I tore my rotator cuff in a skiing accident. I still have some discomfort five months later. Can you recommend exercises to avoid surgery? — Mark H. Shoulder injuries account for at least 13 percent ...

Evidence-backed moves to calm pain, build control, and restore strength — without irritating your shoulder. How: Hinge at the hips, let the sore arm hang. Use your hips to gently sway the arm ...

A successful recovery from rotator cuff surgery involves more than just the surgeon’s skills — it’s a two-way street. Effective post-operative care and rotator cuff repair rehab play a pivotal role in ...

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Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff repair surgery is used to fix torn shoulder tendons ...

I tore my rotator cuff in a skiing accident. I still have some discomfort five months later. Can you recommend exercises to avoid surgery? — Mark H. Shoulder injuries account for at least 13 percent ...