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Will Shoulder Pain Go Away on Its Own?

Every once in a while you wake up with a weird twitch in your shoulder. You grab your cup of coffee and before you even finish it, you have forgotten all about that pain. That’s not what we’re talking about. We mean shoulder pain that is more serious and doesn’t go away in 15 minutes.

COVID 19 UPDATE

COVID 19 UPDATE Dr. Koo is seeing patients through telehealth visits and in-person visits at our clinic. Call today to schedule your appointment! Dr. Samuel Koo is closely following the most up-to-date announcements and information on the known cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19). Because this information is always changing, we will be monitoring all

IRG Shoulder Health and Repair Webinar

Thank you to those who attended the last IRG Shoulder Health and Repair Webinar with Dr. Samuel Koo. Dr. Koo will be doing a follow up webinar discussing advances in arthroscopic surgery, and more. You can also watch the last webinar here.

IRG Shoulder Health and Repair Webinar

Dr. Samuel Koo will be leading a free webinar on Shoulder Health and Repair on January 27th at 6:00 PM. Dr. Koo will be discussing the following topics: Shoulder arthritis can be debilitating for activities of daily living. Maintenance of a range of motion is paramount to nonoperative treatment of shoulder arthritis. Shoulder replacements are

WEBINAR: Advances in Rotator Cuff Repairs

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.

Sleeping After Joint Surgery

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

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can have many possible causes, including rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder. Learn more on what could be causing you pain with our helpful infographic. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, contact Dr. Samuel Koo in Seattle today. Discover the most common causes of shoulder pain:

13 Potential Sources of Your Shoulder Pain

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.

Understanding Shoulder Arthritis Types and Causes

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.