Can a PT clinic help with shoulder injuries from car accidents?

In car accidents, shoulder injuries are common. The shoulder joint is where the upper arm bone (humerus) joins the collarbone and shoulder blade (scapula). This ball-and-socket joint is susceptible to dislocation, which can occur during a car accident.  Shoulder dislocation injuries from a car accident can also lead to other issues. Tears can occur in […]

3 physical therapy exercises that can help your biceps tendinitis

Biceps tendinitis is a painful injury, caused by microscopic tears in the tendons that connect the biceps muscle to the bone. This can come about as a result of repetitive motion, such as those done by competitive athletes like tennis or baseball players. Symptoms of a torn biceps tendon include: Pain at the shoulder or […]

How can physical therapy help a full thickness rotator cuff tear?

Physical therapy can certainly help your full thickness rotator cuff tear. Typically, it’s used to help patients prepare for rotator cuff repair surgery. It can also be an awesome addition to your post-surgery recovery process. Read on to learn more about this condition and how physical therapists can work with you to address it. Why […]

How to sleep more comfortably with frozen shoulder

A frozen shoulder is a painful condition where inflammation and swelling in the shoulder joint prevents a complete range of movement. This loss of movement is accompanied by pain and stiffness that gets worse over time. Frozen shoulders can sometimes take months or even years to return to normal. While this process can be made […]

How can you injure your shoulder internal rotation muscles?

Your shoulder internal rotation muscles are also called rotator cuff muscles, and they help you rotate your shoulder to allow you to do things like reach for something in front of you.  An injury to your shoulder internal rotation muscles can be caused by many different things. One common cause is repetitive overhead or cross-body […]

3 ways physical therapists can help muscle spasms in your shoulder

Research shows that up to 26% of people have shoulder pain at any given time. When your pain is being caused by muscle spasms in your shoulder, physical therapy is one effective way to address it.  For one thing, physical therapists have extensive training in the structures of your body, including the muscles. They also […]

How should I sleep so that I’m more comfortable with shoulder arthritis?

If you have been thinking, “How should I sleep with shoulder arthritis?,” you aren’t alone. Many people with shoulder arthritis cannot sleep on their sides or stomachs because of their pain. Shoulder arthritis can cause a lot of other sleep problems, too. Especially if the shoulder joint is worn, sleeping on your side will often […]

5 tips PT experts recommend for people with shoulder pain during the winter

If you suffer from bad shoulder pain during winter, you need to keep your surroundings warm. Cold weather may cause your muscles to contract and swell, which can lead to painful and chronic symptoms. Moreover, cold weather also tends to reduce the flow of blood to your muscles and tendons. This can cause them to […]

Four injuries that can happen after slipping on ice

When it happens in a movie or an online video, slipping on ice can be very funny to many of us. The windmilling arms. The sliding feet. The crash to the ground. It all looks very comical.  Yet things are a bit different when people slip on ice in real life. At the least, a […]

Three physical therapy exercises that can help your separated shoulder

Man, your shoulder is hurting and you feel some weakness in your arm. What in the world did you do? Maybe you overdid it by exercising or playing sports or, perhaps, you fell and separated your shoulder. Shoulder pain from a separated shoulder is frustrating, but you can be on your way to recovery with […]

Why is playing tennis causing me to feel shoulder pain?

Playing tennis was supposed to help you get out of the house and be more active. Yet you’ve reached a point where every tennis session leaves you with pain in your shoulder.  The good news is that you aren’t alone. Medical researchers estimate that 24% of tennis players who are between 12 and 19 years […]

How long is the physical therapy for rotator cuff surgery?

You thought just athletes and sports fanatics were prone to rotator cuff tears? Nope. In fact, nearly 20% of people will experience a torn rotator cuff, according to a research study. The study also found that the frequency increases with age. And, research estimates that shoulder pain affects 31% of Americans each month. Maybe you […]