Shoulder surgery is a common procedure which is performed thousands of times each day in the United States. Physical therapists are important in the post-operative process of shoulder rehabilitation ...

Frozen shoulder can be frustrating, but it’s not permanent. With patience, proper guidance, and guided movements, most people ...

For a major operation like shoulder surgery, it’s not just the operation but what you do after that can make a big difference in the outcome. So, what can you expect with your recovery after surgery?

One of the first signs of a frozen shoulder is a dull, aching pain in the outer shoulder. The four stages of a frozen shoulder are prefreezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Simple stretches and ...

The amount of pain an individual feels after shoulder surgery can vary depending on the type of repair. Taking pain medication and icing the shoulder can help. Approximately 53,000 people in the ...

Imagine if one morning, you casually reached back to hook your bra only to be greeted with a jolt of pain in your shoulder. And then instead of going away, the pain gradually got worse over time, to ...

Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to diagnose and repair various joints, including your shoulders. During shoulder arthroscopy, a surgeon will make small ...

Watchful waiting is as medically appropriate as physical therapy (PT) for patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis but carries substantial cost savings, according to a study presented at the 2024 ...

When the short-term effects of surgery — such as oozing wounds and incision pain — have long faded, an unseen complication may be lurking beneath the skin. Excess scar tissue, layers deep, can ...

Stirrups, Pap smears, prenatal checks: At her busy office at Duke Women’s Health in Durham, NC, OB-GYN Anne Ford’s work with female patients of all ages usually takes place from the waist down. But ...

Long hours at the desk, constant bending at home, or unexpected injuries on the field, today’s lifestyle troubles bones from ...