Posture, Injury, and pre-existing medical conditions are the main contributors to limited range of motion in shoulders.
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How to Improve Range of Motion in Shoulder
Proprioneurofacilitation Stretching (PNF) yields the best results every time, in regards to improving range of motion in the shoulder.
How to Regain Range of Motion in Shoulder
Depending upon the cause behind the loss of range of motion there are a number of different paths to regaining the range of motion in the shoulder.
How to Get Full Range of Motion in Shoulder
Full range of motion’ in medical terms is 180 degrees of shoulder flexion, and abduction, 45-60 degrees for shoulder extension, 30-50 degrees for adduction (across your body), 70-90 degrees for medial/internal rotation, and 90 degrees for lateral/external rotation.
When not to have rotator cuff surgery
There are four factors to consider when not to have rotator cuff surgery; age, activity level, size of tear, and type of tear.
How long after rotator cuff surgery can you drive?
You should avoid driving for at least 6 to 12 weeks after rotator cuff surgery. This is to allow your shoulder time to heal and to prevent any further injury.
Subscapularis tendon tear: causes, treatment, and symptoms
A subscapularis tendon tear is a tear of the subscapularis tendon. This tendon attaches the subscapularis muscle to the upper arm bone (humerus). It helps to rotate the arm inward and stabilize the shoulder joint. A tear of the subscapularis tendon can cause pain and difficulty rotating the arm.
Rotator Cuff Surgery Guide
Rotator cuff surgery- what it is, how it’s performed and what to expect afterward. How soon can you drive, how to shower, and other questions
How to Perform Active Release Techniques (ART) On Your Rotator Cuff
What is the rotator cuff? Our rotator cuff consists of 4 key muscles and a wide group of tendons and […]
