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Why your rotator cuff tear may or may not require surgery

[blockquote]The tendon is like a rubber band, and after a tear, the cuff only connects on one end.[/blockquote] About the Rotator Cuff So the rotator cuff tendon attaches to the…there are four tendons that create the entire rotator cuff:...read more


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7 signs you are a good candidate for joint replacement

1.  When pain limits your ability to move comfortably. Simply that alone. Our ability to move dictates much of our overall health, physically and emotionally. But not everyone who falls on a jog or whose body is aging and...read more


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ACL Tears Part 2: Why women are 3.5 times more likely to tear an ACL than men

Perhaps, that number shocks you: 3.5 times more than men.  Well, to a certain extent, it should.  But some people claim even higher numbers up to eight times as likely, though the data do not necessarily support those claims. ...read more


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Interview: Dr. Scott Trenhaile talks about shoulder strains and bad habits

Daniel Hopkins (DH): Is it possible with a shoulder strain to facilitate/cause an injury because you don’t rest, modify, etc.? Dr. Scott Trenhaile (ST): It happens in varying degrees.  There are instances where you can develop, for lack of...read more


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How to know the difference between a sore shoulder and an injured shoulder (and what to do about each)

Recently, a coworker told me that he and his wife enjoy playing tennis together, but that they rarely make it to the courts these days because of work conflicts and just the busyness of life (I think we can...read more