A better question than when is the right age to have a shoulder replacement could be why have a shoulder replacement? Regardless of your age, quality of life trumps all.
The term frozen shoulder sounds quite serious, and in fact, this painful condition severely limits your range of motion. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, it can affect movements you take for granted like reaching upward or behind your back. These are signs you may be suffering from frozen shoulder.
You wake up one morning with your shoulder feeling stiff and uncomfortable, and you suspect you may have slept in a bad position. It may get worse, or it may come and go, but if it doesn’t go away, don’t shrug off that shoulder pain.
The rotator cuff in our shoulder is a part of our body we rarely think about. That is, until it begins to hurt. It is the group of tendons and muscles that surround our ball and socket shoulder joint. As we get older or have an injury, we can develop a tear or multiple tears
Dr. Samuel Koo will be speaking at Lake Washington Physical Therapy‘s webinar on August 6 where he will guide attendees through the latest break throughs and advances in rotator cuff care. He will outline anatomy, conservative options, and innovative repair techniques. Event Details Online event Webinar by: Dr. Samuel Koo Thursday, August 6th, 12:30 p.m.
Yes, we are talking to you! If you’re young and think you are invincible, you should really think again. Shoulder injuries can happen to young and old, especially in the summer. Water sports, biking, and camping are all part of our summertime leisure, but a shoulder injury can put a stop to nearly all of
Many consider golfing a relaxing pastime. Then there are those who would disagree about the relaxing part. Whichever side you are on, you should still take precautions to prevent common shoulder injuries. We have compiled the following tips to protect your shoulder from common injuries playing golf.
There are those who lift weights as part of their exercise routine, and then there are the serious weight lifters. The second group are certainly more rigorous and set goals well beyond their own body weight. Whichever group you fit in to, take some care and pay close attention to 5 common shoulder injuries from
One of the most common conditions of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint is arthritis. The cartilage at the AC joint can suffer from wear and tear leading to pain and swelling from chronic arthritis. Let’s concentrate on explaining AC joint arthritis and how to treat it.
Are you having trouble sleeping after joint surgery? You are not alone, as this is one of the most common complaints after surgery. Getting a good night’s rest is important for recovery, so here are some tips on how to sleep better after your procedure. Create A Sleep Routine Before Surgery. A sleep routine helps
