The shoulder is the most mobile joint in our body. It allows movement backward and forward, around in a circle, and it enables the arm to move up and away from the body.
Millions of people are diagnosed with arthritis each year. Arthritis in the shoulder is much less common. It occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder wears out or deteriorates. It’s important to know that there isn’t just one type of shoulder arthritis or one cause either.
You’ve finally had that hip or knee replaced and now you think all that’s important for healing is to rest, keep the surgical site clean, and you are on the road to recovery. Not so fast!
If you participate in sports, you run the risk of an injury, including the most highly-trained athlete. If you have encountered a sports injury, it is important to remember the quicker you receieve medical attention, the quicker your recovery will be. Below are the top 7 most common sports injuries. If you or your child
A frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition which limits your ability to lift your shoulder and arm. It develops gradually, and will continue to get worse over time if not treated properly with PT or home exercises like these to stretch your frozen shoulder.
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How Long Before you can Return to Work After Rotator Cuff Surgery? The exact amount of time needed to recover after rotator cuff surgery and safely return to work depends on several factors. To be clear though, it is not a quick turnaround. What kind of work someone does greatly affects how much time will
Summer is here and the weather has definitely turned for the better, particularly here in the Pacific Northwest. People are now out and about, spending time in the outdoors and engaging in their favorite activities. Let’s start a conversation about a couple of things to keep in mind from a shoulder health perspective. First, most
Listen to Dr. Samuel Koo‘s interview with KOMO radio to discuss why he became interested in being a shoulder specialist, and what is commonly involved in shoulder surgeries.
Tune in to Dr. Samuel Koo‘s interview with KOMO radio to discuss all that he does as a shoulder surgeon in the Seattle area. Date: Sunday, April 29th Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: KOMO 1000am/97.7 fm
