Shoulder Health, Update News
What is it? Frozen shoulder is an uncomfortable shoulder condition characterised by acute inflammation of the shoulder joint capsule usually on the inferior aspect. The cause is often unknown, but can be due to trauma to the affected area, long periods of immobility...
Shoulder Health, Update News
What is it? Impingement syndrome of the shoulder is a common complaint. It occurs when the soft tissues in the subacromial space get pinched or trapped between the head of the humerus and the acromion. The tissues that tend to get pinched most often in the subacromial...
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What is it? Dislocation of the shoulder is a common sports injury. Dislocation can be anterior or posterior, with anterior being the most common. Depending on the severity, there may be damage to the joint capsule, labrum, surroundings muscle and bone. Signs and...
Shoulder Health, Update News
Shoulder Background – what joints make up the shoulder? The shoulder is an area that is susceptible to many injuries. Shoulder movement relies on the integrated motion of several joints; Glenohumeral (the ball and socket joint) Scapulothoracic (where the shoulder...