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The 5 Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Older Adults

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Our shoulders are an important part of our bodies. They allow us to express emotions, affect our posture, and afford us a wide range of motion. Our shoulders are the joints where our collarbone, shoulder blades, and upper arm bones

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6 Simple Ways to Avoid Shoulder and Elbow Joint Pain

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Your arm joints are among the most used axis points in your body. If you’re awake, they’re usually moving, even when you’re at rest. Whether you’re typing on your computer, participating in sports, doing the dishes, or even walking from

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A Shoulder to Rely On

A Shoulder to Rely On

There is a high incidence of rotator cuff tendonitis among lifters and athletes. Among those who play golf and tennis, there’s the additional risk of injuring the shoulder after a debilitating elbow strain. The most common cause of shoulder pain

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Do You Have Golf Shoulder?

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Don’t Ignore Pain When Playing Golf For millions of American’s, golfing is a fun pastime. However, if done incorrectly golfing can quickly lead to a lot of injuries. The first thing you need to understand as a golfer is that

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Tips for Recovering After Shoulder Surgery

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After you receive surgery for a rotator cuff injury or some other type of shoulder injury, your recovery process has only really just begun. For many types of injuries that require shoulder injury, you’re liable to remain in a sling

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5 Tips for Healthier Joints

5 Tips for Healthier Joints

We all know that we have to keep our bodies healthy, and that part of that includes your bones and joints. That’s usually where the general knowledge stops, though. How are you supposed to promote bone and joint healthy? You

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Easy Tips for Healthier Shoulders

Easy Tips for Healthier Shoulders

Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their shoulders. Why would you? Your shoulders do their duty, and it’s an important body part that goes unnoticed, and often unappreciated, until they’re no longer working the way that

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Common Shoulder Injuries And How to Prevent Them

Common Shoulder Injuries And How to Prevent Them

Did you know that the shoulder is the most common joint in your body to experience injury? The shoulder is an area of the body that you use a lot more than you realize; damage to the shoulder joint can

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Orthopaedics for Common Sports Injuries

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Orthopaedists typically see a proportionally higher number of athletes than other physicians do, as athletes commonly incur injuries that require attention from an orthopaedic surgeon. Here is a brief look at common types of sports related injuries that orthopaedists see.

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Winter Shoulder Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)

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The winter seems to be a dangerous time – with people slipping on the ice, arthritis acting up, and increased car accidents.  During the winter, many people experience shoulder injuries.  The shoulder is especially prone to injuries because of its

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