News articles tagged with 'shoulder'
Henry Ford Hospital study: Shoulder function not fully restored after surgery
— 16 Jan 2011 20:21 | HealthShoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study…
Surgery to repair torn shoulder muscles in the elderly can reduce pain and improve function
— 2 Sep 2010 17:22 | HealthRepairing torn shoulder muscles in elderly patients is often discouraged because of fears of complications. But a new study conducted at Rush University Medical Centre has shown that…
High school pitchers need to train properly before season to avoid serious injuries
— 4 Feb 2010 11:19 | HealthHigh school pitchers who go full-speed the first day or week of spring training may be headed down the road to serious injury…
FIve exercises can reduce neck, shoulder pain of women office workers
— 18 Nov 2009 08:50 | HealthStrength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and…
Exercise better than shockwave treatment for chronic shoulder pain
— 16 Sep 2009 13:49 | HealthSupervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain, finds a study published on bmj.com today…
Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief
— 30 Jun 2009 13:19 | HealthA minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the rotator cuff of the shoulder provides immediate symptom relief to the patient, according to a study published in the July issue…
Reverse surgical solution for a painful shoulder
— 25 Mar 2009 15:16 | HealthA few months ago, 63-year old Leona Carter could no longer use her right arm. She couldn't raise it, brush her teeth or get dressed. The constant pain in her right shoulder was due…
Analysis of windmill pitching shows risk of injury to biceps in softball players
— 25 Mar 2009 14:26 | HealthContrary to common belief, softball pitching subjects the biceps to high forces and torques when the player's arm swings around to release the ball, according to an analysis of muscle…
Shoulder injuries in US high school athletes occur more often in boys
— 26 Jan 2009 14:50 | HealthAlthough shoulder injuries accounted for just 8 percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes, shoulder injuries were relatively common in predominately male sports such…
Tissue repair evolves: Cartilage transplants now for the shoulder
— 5 Dec 2008 00:14 | HealthRush University Medical Centre is the only hospital in Illinois - and one of only a few nationwide - using cartilage transplants to repair damaged shoulder joints…
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