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3. The time it takes to heal from an injury can be difficult and trying, especially if it affects your normal training routine.<br /><br />This
4. isn’t to say that change can’t be a good thing; in fact, it’s a time
5. for research and reflection. After I realized I was injured, my
6. attendance at my dojoI became quite erratic. At first, I would argue
7. that this has taken a toll on me. I’ve always been one of the first to
8. class, always ready to help, or have a thought provoking conversation
9. with Sensei.<br /><br />I think this is an interesting quote from a personal
10. standpoint. This was definitely my mindset once I finally admitted to
11. myself that I was seriously injured. I found myself wondering how I
12. would come back from such an injury. In these rough economic times,
13. I–like many of my peers in the 20-29 age group–don’t have health
14. insurance. So getting a professional’s opinion or some other sort of
15. medical treatment would cost me more than I’m wiling to spend out of
16. pocket right now. For this type of rotatory cuff injury, there is a
17. surgery that can be performed, but I’ve heard conflicting results about
18. the success and lasting effects of that procedure. This is especially
19. true because my shoulder injury is an old one that I have been ignoring
20. for three to four years now, hoping that it will heal on its own.<br /><br />So,
21. with these factors weighing on my mind, I realized that to get better,
22. it would be up to me. I would need to pull myself from physical training
23. for a bit and allow myself to heal. This decision was not made easily,
24. in fact, I spent a long time continuing to train. I would train only on
25. the left side of the body letting everyone know about my injury. It
26. seemed like a good idea at first, but over time I wold start to feel
27. better and allow myself to train a bit harder than I should. I also
28. noticed that with ukemi, I would still feel the arm taking more stress
29. than it should. Ultimately, after six months of training like this I
30. noticed my arm becoming weaker, not stronger. After much consideration, I
31. decided to pull myself from our weekly training I always look forward
32. to.<br /><br />I completely agree that the main diffrence with “Aiki” is the
33. stress on the joints and muscles while being uke, especially practicing
34. with someone with lots of experience. I have my arm in a sling because I
35. fell and damaged rotator cuff joint. Trust me, nothing funny about
36. that, but I must say Aikido is more effective that straight barraging
37. someone with punches and attacks because the pain you can inflict, just
38. in sparring alone, can hurt worse that any punch could. And if this is
39. true in sparring, I think the same can be said in a real-time situation
40. defending your self. This stuff works and I am not lying.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/05/torn-rotator-cuff-surgery-cost.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NMyHDOIIHGw/TogmpRw8a_I/AAAAAAAAAHg/mTi2cXjUzSY/s72-c/torn-rotator-cuff-surgery-cost.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-6773675015938195702</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 08:50:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-10-02T01:57:05.068-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotating cuff shoulder accident</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotating cuff shoulder dislocation</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotating cuff shoulder fracture</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotating cuff shoulder pain</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotating cuff shoulder strain</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotating cuff shoulder tear</category><title>Rotating Cuff Shoulder Injury</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
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42. Some Shoulder Injuries Need Medical Attention - Wikimedia Rotator cuff
43. injuries range in severity with the most severe injuries needing
44. surgical treatment. Recovery timeframes can range from weeks to months.<br />
45. <br />
46. The
47. rotator cuff refers to a group of four muscles around the shoulder that
48. stabilise and move the shoulder joint. The muscles that make up the
49. rotator cuff are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and
50. subscapularis.<br />
51. <br />
52. Rotator cuff injuries can develop over time, as a
53. result of repetitive overhead movements or overuse, for instance in
54. occupations consisting of manual labour or certain sports. Acute
55. injuries can also occur from a sudden, specific event, such as a fall or
56. a sudden raising of the arm, against resistance.<br />
57. <br />
58. Symptoms of a
59. rotator cuff injury may include one or more of the following: pain
60. (sometimes worse at night), weakness of the arm, reduced range of
61. movement, popping or clicking sound when the arm is lifted, tenderness
62. over the shoulder joint and muscle spasm.<br />
63. <br />
64. The treatment of
65. chronic shoulder injuries may include pain control by medication, the
66. application of ice or heat (depending on what works for the patient) and
67. shoulder exercises. It is also recommended that the patient avoids (at
68. least temporarily) any activities that aggravate the injury, to allow
69. the flare up of the injury to settle. If symptoms persist, the patient
70. may be given a steroid injection into the shoulder and if this doesn’t
71. help, shoulder surgery may need to be considered.<br />
72. <br />
73. Acute injuries
74. should be treated with ice to reduce the swelling, medication (such as
75. an anti-inflammatory) and immobilisation of the arm by applying a sling.
76. If the pain is severe and movement is very restricted, medical
77. attention is recommended. Radiological investigations may be indicated
78. to rule out a partial or complete rupture of the tendon(s). If the
79. shoulder injury does not require surgical intervention, rehabilitation
80. might be useful to optimise recovery timeframes and outcomes.<br />
81. <br />
82. Recovery
83. timeframes vary from person to person, depending on age, mechanism of
84. injury, treatment and compliance with treatment. Generally speaking, a
85. minor rotator cuff injury may only need a week or two to heal, if all
86. treatment guidelines are adhered to. A more severe injury (not a
87. rupture) may take longer to heal, possibly a couple of months.<br />
88. <br />
89. If
90. a tendon has been ruptured, surgical intervention is almost always
91. required to repair the torn tendon. Following shoulder surgery, the arm
92. is immobilised in a sling. For the first six weeks post surgery,
93. generally only gentle, passive arm exercises are allowed. After the
94. initial six weeks, a more active rehabilitation program is indicated,
95. however the patient is not allowed to lift anything heavier than two
96. kilograms. The weight restrictions are gradually increased over a number
97. of months.<br />
98. <br />
99. Full recovery – that is full return of function and
100. power – may take up to 12 months post surgery. During the recovery
101. period, the patient can expect to be reviewed several times by the
102. surgeon and continue rehabilitation, such as physiotherapy until given
103. the all clear by the surgeon.<br />
104. <br />
105. Rotator cuff injuries vary in
106. severity. Injuries where there is no tendon rupture are generally
107. managed by a combination of rest, ice/heat, medication and
108. rehabilitation. Severe shoulder injuries involving the rupture of muscle
109. tendons require surgery, with a post-operative recovery time of up to
110. 12 months.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/05/rotating-cuff-shoulder-injury.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d7QPHZy6xck/TogltLO5BRI/AAAAAAAAAHc/KBz6k43LZ9Y/s72-c/rotating-cuff-shoulder-injury.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-3603656386951736926</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 06:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-09-30T08:30:02.433-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">broken rotator cuff brace</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ripped rotator cuff brace</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ruptured rotator cuff brace</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">thorn rotator cuff brace</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">torn rotator cuff strap</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">torn rotator cuff support</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">turn rotator cuff brace</category><title>Torn Rotator Cuff Brace</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
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112. <br />
113. What is the rotator cuff? it’s a gaggle of 4 tendons and muscles that
114. kind the shoulder joint. When this body half gets injured, it’s the
115. tendons that are literally injured. These are the tendons that connect
116. the muscles of the cuff to the bone. When these tendons tear or become
117. inflamed, they can’t operate properly.<br /><br />A cuff tear may be a
118. common reason for pain and incapacity among adults. Most tears occur
119. within the supraspinatus muscle, however different elements of the cuff
120. is also concerned.<br /><br />What are the causes and symptoms of a torn
121. rotator cuff? This cuff helps to stabilize your shoulder joint and
122. permits you to elevate and rotate your arm. it’s created from four
123. muscles and their tendons. When these muscles are overused, it will
124. tear. you’ll tear it if you play sports like baseball, tennis, and
125. rowing. If you’re a weight lifter you’ll expertise this injury.
126. Repetitive overhead motions will cause your it to tear. traditional wear
127. and tear may also harm it.<br /><br />If you’ve got this injury, you’ll
128. feel pain once you elevate your arm. If you raise your arm and then feel
129. pain when lowering it, you’ll have a torn rotator cuff. you’ll even
130. have this injury if you are feeling weakness once you elevate or rotate
131. your arm. If your shoulder “crackles” once you move it, you’ll even have
132. it.<br /><br />Using a shoulder brace for a rotator cuff tear may be
133. terribly useful. Shoulder braces for this injury will assist you keep
134. your shoulder stable. this can facilitate to immobilize your rotator
135. cuff. Shoulder braces for a rotator cuff tear can assist you management
136. your shoulder’s vary of motion. By doing thus, these braces will
137. facilitate to decrease the pain you are feeling. Shoulder braces for a
138. rotator cuff tear additionally facilitate to boost your shoulder
139. recovery. These shoulder braces will facilitate improve your endurance.<br /><br />Some
140. shoulder braces for a rotator cuff tear embrace braces such as: the
141. Breg SlingShot two Brace, the Ossur SmartSling Shoulder Sling, and also
142. the DonJoy S.C.O.I. Brace. The Breg and also the Ossur each offer level
143. III (advanced) support and protection. The Breg prices $102.95, and also
144. the Ossur prices $94.95. The DonJoy provides level IV (maximum) support
145. and protection, and it prices $499.94. The Ossur has received nice
146. client reviews and was created with comfort, versatility, and easy use
147. in mind.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/05/torn-rotator-cuff-brace.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KsKtqFyVnAg/ToXexP7_YMI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/lgDSDV1z8AA/s72-c/torn-rotator-cuff-brace.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-631176881064200449</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 08:46:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-10-02T01:48:03.420-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ripped rotator cuff diagram ruptured rotator cuff diagram broken rotator cuff diagram torn rotator cuff picture torn rotator cuff location torn rotator cuff anatomy torn rotator cuff parts</category><title>Torn Rotator Cuff Diagram</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
148. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DqGT5TIFghk/Togk1Yd4AlI/AAAAAAAAAHY/UugxiUdKTxo/s1600/torn-rotator-cuff-diagram.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DqGT5TIFghk/Togk1Yd4AlI/AAAAAAAAAHY/UugxiUdKTxo/s1600/torn-rotator-cuff-diagram.png" /></a></div>
149. Unlike the knee, which has strong ligamentous support (a ligament is a  soft tissue structure connecting bone to bone), the main shoulder joint  (glenohumeral "ball and socket") relies heavily on the rotator cuff for  support. Check the rotator cuff illustration for an excellent view of  this.<br />
150. <br />
151. Since the shoulder can achieve a <b>large range of motion the rotator cuff is unfortunately susceptible to tears, tendonitis, impingement, bursitis and strains.</b>  Glenohumeral dislocations and acromioclavicular separations occur  because of a large amount of stress on the shoulder.  These injuries can  occur from falling with an outstreched arm while playing sports such as  soccer, hockey or basketball or by falling down a flight of stairs.<br />
152. <br />
153. Although trauma to the shoulder is common in sports or falls, people  can have shoulder pain without ever knowingly injuring their shoulder.<br />
154. <br />
155. Many of these problems occur in today's society because of <b>poor posture</b>.   A person with rolled shoulders and a forward head carriage will likely  have upper back, neck, shoulder and arm pain.  Also, this posture is  very stressful on the supraspinatus muscle and tendon.<br />
156. <br />
157. Tears of  this muscle and its tendon happen quite easily from simple activities  such as pull starting a lawn mower, opening a heavy door or even by  lifting an insignificant amount of weight.  </description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/05/torn-rotator-cuff-diagram.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DqGT5TIFghk/Togk1Yd4AlI/AAAAAAAAAHY/UugxiUdKTxo/s72-c/torn-rotator-cuff-diagram.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-4952058550242822615</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 08:38:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-10-02T01:40:23.696-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">impingement syndrome rotator cuff</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotar cuff syndrome</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff syndrome definition</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff syndrome exercises</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff syndrome symptoms</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">tendinitis of shoulder symptoms</category><title>Rotating Cuff Syndrome</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
158. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LueaoIaTYyU/Togi3uHim4I/AAAAAAAAAHU/doi4UGr5ZeY/s1600/rotating-cuff-syndrome.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LueaoIaTYyU/Togi3uHim4I/AAAAAAAAAHU/doi4UGr5ZeY/s1600/rotating-cuff-syndrome.png" /></a></div>
159. What is Impingement syndrome? Chiropractic
160. treatment for sub-acromial bursitis (or shoulder bursitis) and rotator
161. cuff tendonitis is very effective. These are two conditions that often
162. occur simultaneously. There is inflammation of a particular area within the shoulder joint
163. that is causing a common set of symptoms. The best terminology for these
164. symptoms is ‘impingement syndrome.’ Impingement syndrome occurs when
165. there is inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons and the bursa that
166. surrounds these tendons.<br /><br />Impingement syndrome, or shoulder
167. bursitis, occurs when there is inflammation between the top of the
168. humerus (arm bone) and the acromion (tip of the shoulder). Between these
169. bones lies the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles, and the bursa that
170. protects these tendons. The muscles affected are the teres minor, infra
171. spinatus and supra spinatus. Normally, these tendons slide effortlessly
172. within this space.<br /><br />The most common cause is a combination of
173. overuse and faulty mechanics of the shoulder, which is often caused by a
174. muscle imbalance. If the upper trapezius muscle is hyperactive and the
175. scapular stabilizing muscles and the rotator cuff are weak, it prevents
176. the shoulder from moving normally and causes impingement. The postural
177. changes often seen in association with this muscle imbalance would be
178. rounded and forward drawn shoulders, and a head-forward posture.<br /><br />The
179. problem can be exacerbated by wear and tear of the A/C joint and
180. thickening of the rotator cuff tendon. In some individuals with this
181. problem, the shape of their bones is such that they have less space than
182. normal. Therefore, only slight thickenings of the tendons or bursa can
183. cause symptoms. Often there is an initial injury, either due to trauma
184. or overuse that sets off the process of inflammation.<br />
185. <br />
186. Thereafter, the
187. problem can be self-exacerbating. Once there is an initial injury, the
188. tendons and bursa become inflamed. This inflammation causes a thickening
189. of these structures due to fibrosis and scar-tissue build-up. The
190. thickening then takes up more space, and therefore the tendons and bursa
191. are pinched upon even more – this is the impingement. This causes more
192. inflammation, and more thickening of the tendons and bursa, and so on.
193. This can lead to a chronic condition; therefore early treatment is very
194. important.<br /><br />Pain with lifting the arm out away from your body and
195. up (abduction), activities above shoulder   height. The painful arc is
196. between 80-120°.<br /><br />Impingement syndrome and a rotator cuff tear are
197. different problems, and although they are related, the treatment is
198. different. Impingement syndrome is a problem of inflammation around the
199. rotator cuff tendons. A rotator cuff tear is an actual tear within the
200. tendons. The best sign that differentiate these problems is the strength
201. of the rotator cuff muscles. Your Chiropractor will be able to
202. specifically isolate these muscles to better determine if a rotator cuff
203. tear is present. Once the problem has been diagnosed the chiropractor
204. can start to give advice and start the treatment.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/05/rotating-cuff-syndrome.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LueaoIaTYyU/Togi3uHim4I/AAAAAAAAAHU/doi4UGr5ZeY/s72-c/rotating-cuff-syndrome.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-3745263043307902370</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 15:04:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-09-30T08:21:04.922-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotary cuff discomfort symptoms</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotary cuff exercises symptoms</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotary cuff pain causes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotary cuff pain diagnosis</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotary cuff surgery symptoms</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotary cuff tear symptoms</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotary cuff tendonitis symptoms</category><title>Rotary Cuff Pain Symptoms</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
205. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZ5c82bJMCM/ToXYbFJNoXI/AAAAAAAAAG8/zD6-4VA3P9I/s1600/rotary-cuff-pain-symptoms.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZ5c82bJMCM/ToXYbFJNoXI/AAAAAAAAAG8/zD6-4VA3P9I/s320/rotary-cuff-pain-symptoms.png" width="300" /></a></div>
206. Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury are due to an inflammation that accompanies stress. This inflammation causes swelling, which the clinical picture of pain and decreased range of motion.<br />
207. <br />
208. Because the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff are hidden below the skin level, this can be difficult to feel the inflammation that accompanies injury, but inflammation in the small space that forms the shoulder joint prevents the normal range of motion of the shoulder joint.<br />
209. <br />
210. Symptoms can be sudden tearing sensation followed by severe pain coming from the upper shoulder area (front and back) down the arm to the elbow.<br />
211. <br />
212. There is a decreased range of shoulder movement due to pain and muscle spasms.
213.  
214. For us to get rid of rotator cuff tear, we need to avoid stressing our shoulder too much. We also need to do some stretching exercise for your shoulder. This can help a lot in making your rotator strong enough to have a tear.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/09/rotary-cuff-pain-symptoms.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZ5c82bJMCM/ToXYbFJNoXI/AAAAAAAAAG8/zD6-4VA3P9I/s72-c/rotary-cuff-pain-symptoms.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-470573869686324420</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 06:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-09-30T08:20:21.920-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">muscles of the rotator cuff art</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">muscles of the rotator cuff clipart</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">muscles of the rotator cuff design</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">muscles of the rotator cuff drawing</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">muscles of the rotator cuff image</category><title>Muscles of The Rotator Cuff Illustration</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
215. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dJysktigWow/ToXduV94GDI/AAAAAAAAAHM/T14vXZWueGo/s1600/muscles-of-the-rotator-cuff-illustration.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dJysktigWow/ToXduV94GDI/AAAAAAAAAHM/T14vXZWueGo/s200/muscles-of-the-rotator-cuff-illustration.png" width="200" /></a></div>
216. Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury are due to an inflammation that
217. accompanies stress.<br />
218. <br />
219. This inflammation causes swelling, which the
220. clinical picture of pain and decreased range of motion. Because the
221. muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff are hidden below the skin level,
222. this can be difficult to feel the inflammation that accompanies injury,
223. but inflammation in the small space that forms the shoulder joint
224. prevents the normal range of motion of the shoulder joint.<br />
225. <br />
226. Symptoms can
227. be sudden tearing sensation followed by severe pain coming from the
228. upper shoulder area (front and back) down the arm to the elbow. There is
229. a decreased range of shoulder movement due to pain and muscle spasms.<br /><br />For
230. us to get rid of rotator cuff tear, we need to avoid stressing our
231. shoulder too much. We also need to do some stretching exercise for your
232. shoulder. This can help a lot in making your rotator strong enough to
233. have a tear.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/04/muscles-of-rotator-cuff-illustration.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dJysktigWow/ToXduV94GDI/AAAAAAAAAHM/T14vXZWueGo/s72-c/muscles-of-the-rotator-cuff-illustration.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-1016654351333502962</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-09-30T08:15:34.513-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shoulder rotary cuff injury</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shoulder rotary cuff pain</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shoulder rotary cuff physical therapy</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shoulder rotary cuff rehabilitation</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shoulder rotary cuff surgery</category><title>Shoulder Rotary Cuff Exercises</title><description>&lt;br /&gt;
234. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pSfW1rGhokg/ToXcjp-iXCI/AAAAAAAAAHE/_o9aoof6uks/s1600/shoulder-rotary-cuff-exercises.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pSfW1rGhokg/ToXcjp-iXCI/AAAAAAAAAHE/_o9aoof6uks/s1600/shoulder-rotary-cuff-exercises.png" /></a><b>What Are the Best Shoulder Exercises for Rotator Cuff Accidents?</b><br /><br />There
235. are a range of diverse rotator cuff injuries that you can undergo,
236. running from tendonitis to a complete rotator cuff tear but the one
237. particular issue that they have in widespread is that exercising will
238. characteristic somewhere in the recovery programme. But what are the
239. best shoulder exercises for a rotator cuff injuries and when ought to
240. you start off exercising yet again.<br /><br />The crucial thing to bear in
241. mind with a rotator cuff injuries is that if you exercise far too
242. shortly or at the incorrect time you will practically invariably make it
243. worse, so usually err on the side of caution if in doubt dont workout.
244. To recognize why I say this you very first need to have to understand
245. the different accidents and difficulties that can beset your rotator
246. cuff.<br /><br />On a sliding scale from the minimum serious damage to the
247. most serious, tendonitis of the shoulder is at the bottom end of the
248. scale. This is simply a strained or pulled tendon which benefits in
249. inflammation of the tendons. The irritation causes pain or soreness in
250. the shoulder. You need to relaxation your shoulder till the irritation
251. reduces you can if you want support it alongside with ice packs and
252. anti-inflammatory drugs but never begin working out it until finally it
253. has been pain free of charge for a although.<br /><br />If you workout a
254. shoulder that has tendonitis you could effectively conclude up with the
255. up coming levels of damage which is a shoulder impingement. This is
256. exactly where the tendon has turn out to be so swollen that it is truly
257. obtaining trapped or impinged. There is one tendon in your shoulder
258. named the supraspinatus tendon which truly runs by way of a channel of
259. bone beneath your collar bone. When it becomes inflamed it can commence
260. to rub versus the bone which leads to a sharp discomfort especially when
261. lifting your arm above shoulder height or reaching at the rear of your
262. again.<br /><br />Once again, refrain from physical exercise while you treat
263. the irritation. Most shoulder impingements will reply to relaxation,
264. Ice and anti inflammatory medication. In some intense cases surgical
265. procedure is necessary to cost-free up the impingement but usually try
266. the non-surgical route very first. Once the irritation has gone down you
267. can begin exe4rcising once again.<br /><br />If you overlook a shoulder
268. impingement and attempt to operate through the pain you will quickly
269. start off to harm the tendon by sporting it versus the bone, the ache
270. will get even worse and your movement will grow to be much more and far
271. more limited. Dont do it! Rotator cuff tears range from partial tears to
272. full tears and you truly never want possibly if you can avoid it. A lot
273. more relaxation, a lot far more ice and plenty of anti-inflammatory
274. medication will help to minimize irritation and permit the tear heal. In
275. significant circumstances surgical treatment is an choice. Only the
276. moment the tear has healed, or been fixed really should you begin any
277. kind of physical exercise.<br /><br />The workout need to be reduced fat,
278. lower resistance exercise. Do not commence pushing weights. Do not make
279. any movement that hurts as this is typically a indicator of further
280. injury being done. Steer crystal clear of the gym. Try workout routines
281. that concentrate on the power of the entire shoulder these kinds of as
282. pilates or yoga. Shoulder accidents and in certain rotator cuff
283. accidents are usually introduced about by aging and the modifications in
284. posture that come with it. By working out the complete shoulder you get
285. the balance back into your shoulder muscular tissues assisting you to
286. not only recover but also to prevent foreseeable future accidents.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/04/shoulder-rotary-cuff-exercises.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pSfW1rGhokg/ToXcjp-iXCI/AAAAAAAAAHE/_o9aoof6uks/s72-c/shoulder-rotary-cuff-exercises.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-961195273434240743</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-09-30T08:10:23.342-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">broken rotator cuff treatment options</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ripped rotator cuff treatment options</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ruptured rotator cuff treatment options</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">thorn rotator cuff treatment options</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">turn rotator cuff treatment options</category><title>Torn Rotator Cuff Treatment Options</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
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288. A professional football player attempts an arm tackle and hears a pop in
289. his upper arm. A weightlifter doing curls suddenly feels his shoulder
290. “bubble.” A woman rearranging the living room furniture gets a sharp
291. pain in her shoulder. Each of these individuals just ruptured their
292. biceps tendon.<br /><br />Tendons attach muscle to bone. The biceps muscle
293. in the upper arm splits near the shoulder into a long head and a short
294. head. Both attach to the shoulder in different places. At the other end
295. of the muscle, the distal bicep tendon connects to the smaller bone
296. (radius) in the lower arm. These connections help the muscle stabilize
297. the shoulder, rotate the lower arm and accelerate or decelerate the arm
298. during overhead motions such as pitching. The long head of the biceps
299. tendon is vulnerable to injury because it travels through the shoulder
300. joint to its attachment point. If it tears, you may lose some strength
301. in your arms and be unable to turn your arm from palm down to palm up.
302. Because the torn tendon can no longer keep the muscle taut, you may also
303. notice a bulge in the upper arm (Popeye muscle). If the distal tendon
304. tears, you may be unable to lift items or bend your elbow.<br /><br />Ruptures
305. of the distal tendon near the elbow are rare. They usually occur when
306. an unexpected force is applied to a bent arm. For example, a snowboarder
307. can rupture the distal biceps tendon if he uses the arm to try to break
308. a fall during a turn.<br /><br />The proximal biceps tendons near the
309. shoulder tear more easily. Tears can be either partial or complete.
310. Often, these tendons are already frayed, particularly if you are over 40
311. years old, have a history of shoulder pain, and participate in
312. activities that involve overhead motions. Among the elderly, biceps
313. tendon ruptures near the shoulder are often associated with rotator cuff
314. tears.Diagnosis Signs and SymptomsConservative treatment for biceps
315. tendonitis can include:sudden, sharp pain in the upper arm an audible
316. snap (sometimes) a bulge in the upper arm above the elbow, and a dent
317. closer to the shoulder bruising from the middle of the upper arm down
318. toward the elbow pain or tenderness at the shoulder Your physician will
319. examine your arm and ask you to bend the arm and tighten the bicep
320. muscle. The doctor may apply pressure to the top of the arm to see if
321. there is any pain. If you have a history of shoulder pain, your doctor
322. may request an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or a special x-ray
323. called an arthrogram to see if you have also torn the rotator cuff
324. muscle.<br /><br />Conservative treatment is usually all that is needed for
325. tears in the proximal biceps tendons. Ice applications keep down the
326. swelling, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such
327. as ibuprofen reduce pain.You should rest the muscle, limiting your
328. activity when you feel pain or weakness. To keep the shoulder mobile and
329. strengthen the surrounding muscles, your doctor may prescribe some
330. flexibility and strengthening exercises. Complete tears of the distal
331. biceps tendon require surgery to reattach the tendon to the bone. Range
332. of motion exercises can begin as early as two weeks after surgery,
333. although forceful biceps activity is often restricted for four to six
334. months. Partial tears of the distal biceps tendon may be treated either
335. conservatively or surgically. You and your orthopaedic surgeon should
336. discuss the options for your specific case.<br /><br />The best way to
337. prevent reoccurrences of a biceps rupture is to only return to practice
338. and competition when all symptoms of the injury are gone and strength of
339. the affected arm has returned to normal. Furthermore, the
340. rehabilitation exercises should be continued to ensure protective
341. strength, range of motion, and stability of the injured joint. Other
342. prevention techniques include:maintain flexibility by performing proper
343. stretching exercises before and after playing sports maintain strength
344. by exercising regularly take extra caution when weightlifting and don’<br /><br />The
345. key to improving sports performance after recovering from a biceps
346. rupture is a proper a rehabilitation program, and adhering to some of
347. those same principles after the injury is gone.<br /><br />The single most
348. important aspect of improving performance is stretching before and after
349. you step onto the field, court, ice, or golf course.<br /><br />As an
350. athlete, your number one concern is getting back to full strength as
351. soon as possible so that you can return to training and competition.
352. That is why appropriate rehabilitation is extremely important. The most
353. common rehabilitation for a biceps rupture often includes the following:<br /><br />Apply
354. ice or a cold pack to the biceps muscle for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a
355. day for several days to keep swelling down. Wrap the ice or cold pack
356. in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.<br /><br />When the
357. acute pain is gone, start gentle stretching exercises as recommended by
358. your doctor. Stay within pain limits. Hold each stretch for about 10
359. seconds and repeat 6 times.<br /><br />Begin light arm motions of your sport
360. or activity as recommended by your doctor. (For example: passing a
361. football, throwing a baseball, tennis strokes, golf swings). Refrain
362. from forceful biceps use such as weightlifting, until arm is fully
363. healed.<br /><br />The major objectives of rehabilitation from a biceps
364. rupture are to improve the elasticity of the biceps muscle and to
365. gradually increase pain-free range of motion. The exercises below
366. stretch the muscles of the forearm and upper arm. These exercises should
367. be performed once or twice daily. Exercises include:<br /><br />Stand erect
368. with arms raised to shoulder height and palms up. Press arms backward
369. until stretch is felt. Hold this position for three to five seconds,
370. then relax for 3 to 5 seconds. Perform this exercise 10 times. The bicep
371. is stretched by this exercise as well as the muscles of the shoulder
372. and upper chest.<br /><br />Extend affected arm forward with palm up and
373. elbow straight. Place fingers and palm of opposite hand across palm and
374. fingers of the extended hand and draw back with it until stretch is felt
375. in the forearm. Hold this position for 3 to 5 seconds, then relax for
376. three to five seconds. Perform this exercise 10 times.<br /><br />Extend
377. affected arm forward with palm down, elbow straight, and fingers
378. slightly curled. Grasp the affected side hand with other hand and draw
379. affected side hand down until stretch is felt in the forearm. Hold this
380. position from 3 to 5 seconds, then relax for 3 to 5 seconds. Perform
381. this exercise 10 times.<br /><br />Extend affected arm forward in a
382. hand-shaking position with palm facing up. Slowly rotate the hand from a
383. palm-up position to a palm-down position. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds and
384. then rotate back. Perform this exercise 10 times. When you work your way
385. up to strength training, you may use a small weight while rotating the
386. hand and wrist.<br /><br />Stand erect with feet at about shoulder width.
387. Raise injured arm at the shoulder with elbow bent and place the forearm
388. behind the head. Grasp the injured elbow with opposite hand and draw it
389. toward the center of the body until stretch is felt. Hold this position
390. for 3 to 5 seconds, then relax for 3 to 5 seconds. Perform this exercise
391. 10 times.<br /><br />The following exercises develop strength of the
392. muscles of the forearm and upper arm. It’s important to get your
393. doctor’s permission before beginning strengthening exercises. To
394. maintain symmetry of the arms in terms of strength and appearance,
395. perform these with the uninjured arm as well as the injured arm.<br /><br />Either
396. standing or sitting, grasp a 2- to 4-pound dumbbell in one hand. With
397. palm up, flex elbow and draw the dumbbell up to the same side shoulder
398. while maintaining erect posture. Do not bend at the waist or swing the
399. dumbbell. Lower dumbbell slowly and with control to the starting
400. position. Repeat this exercise 10 times. Use a heavier dumbbell as
401. strength increases.<br /><br />Sit in a chair with forearm resting on the
402. end of a table, palm down. Grasp a light weight dumbbell and raise the
403. weight up as high as possible while maintaining contact with the table
404. top. Hold this position for 3 to 5 seconds. Relax for 3 to 5 seconds.
405. Repeat this exercise 5 to 10 times. Substitute a heavier dumbbell as
406. strength increases.<br /><br />During the period when normal training should
407. be avoided, alternative exercises may be used. These activities should
408. not require any actions that create or intensify pain at the site of
409. injury. They include:swimming (if pain allows)<br /><br />Your biceps
410. rupture may require surgery to reattach the tendon to the bone. Keep in
411. mind that the soft tissue needs time to heal before exercise can begin. A
412. physical therapy program usually begins with range-of-motion and
413. resistive exercises, then incorporates power, aerobic and muscular
414. endurance, flexibility, and coordination drills. Finally, patients
415. develop speed and agility through sport-specific exercise routines.<br /><br />The
416. ultimate goal of surgery is to provide dynamic stability while
417. maintaining full range of motion, so that athletes can return to
418. competitive or recreational sports. Progress is assessed by the
419. patient’s perception of how stable the biceps muscle feels and by
420. comparing the strength and stability of the injured and uninjured
421. arms.How long will the effects of my injury last?<br /><br />The goal of
422. rehabilitation is to return you to your sport or activity as soon as is
423. safely possible. If you return too soon you may worsen your injury,
424. which could lead to permanent damage. Everyone recovers from injury at a
425. different rate. Return to your activity is determined by how soon your
426. biceps rupture recovers, not by how many days or weeks it has been since
427. your injury occurred.It also depends on how serious the injury is.
428. Instances where you have a complete tear of the distal biceps tendon,
429. and reconstructive surgery is required, may require up to 6 months
430. before you can return to full participation. For patients with a partial
431. tear, you may be back to normal activity in 2 to 3 months.A good rule
432. is to allow pain to dictate when you’re ready to return to activity. You
433. should return in moderation, and back off if you feel any pain.<br /><br />You
434. may safely return to your sport or activity when you have full strength
435. and range of motion in the injured arm compared to the uninjured arm.
436. When can I return to my sport or activity?<br /><br />Gentle rehabilitation
437. exercises may be performed within a few weeks, but keep in mind that
438. forceful biceps activity is often restricted for 4 to 6 months. Of
439. course, time for return to activity is much longer when surgery is
440. necessary.Mareza De Villiers. If you want to know more about Biceps
441. Tendinitis then visit Sports Science Orthopaedic Clinic</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/04/torn-rotator-cuff-treatment-options.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-788HtWgCOqg/ToXbRrbYwFI/AAAAAAAAAHA/Bc7NSYfn-fM/s72-c/torn-rotator-cuff-treatment-options.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-7337773042041771208</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:34:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-10-02T02:01:34.360-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff exercises after accident</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff exercises after fracture</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff exercises after pain</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff exercises after strain</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff workout after injury</category><title>Rotator Cuff Exercises After Injury</title><description>Are you looking for  how to do &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;rotator cuff exercises after injury&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; as it might increase the pain if the &lt;a href=&quot;http://healthy2us.com/tag/exercise&quot;&gt;exercise&lt;/a&gt; is done incorrectly.&lt;br /&gt;
442. <br />
443. Yes, i know that when you are injured, your movement is limited,  which bars you from doing frequent activities. It is more difficult on  your side if you experience such pain on any part of your shoulder or  arm.<br />
444. Today, more and more people experience this situation which is commonly known as a rotator cuff injury.<br />
445. As you know, cuff injury cause you pain especially when you move. It  is because of the muscles that get pinched. This is also the reason why  you have to limit your movement because as you try to push its  restrictions, you will be directed to worst situation.<br />
446. <h2>
447. <img alt="rotator cuff exercises after injury" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-389" height="150" src="http://healthy2us.com/wp-content/uploads/rotator-cuff-exercises-after-injury-150x150.jpg" title="rotator-cuff-exercises-after-injury" width="150" />However,  you can still get rid of this through simple or multiple multiple rotator cuff exercises after injury.</h2>
448. If you find that the injury has already damaged your rotator cuff,  then you still need to wait for a couple of days to let it heal. Don’t  think that it can worsen the damage, it is better to let it heal before  applying any rotator cuff exercises after injury regime.<br />
449. <h3>
450. But if the situation is not as worse as stated above,  then you can immediately start doing the <i>rotator cuff exercises after injury</i>.</h3>
451. Mostly, people who are doing sports like swimming which requires arm  movement, people whose job requires them to work on things above their  shoulder and old people can be the victims of rotator cuff injury.<br />
452. Before taking any action, you should know first how worse the damage is, so that you can apply the appropriate healing process.<br />
453. <br />
454. The most common symptoms is pain. You may experience it when you  reach up  to comb your hair, bend your arm back to put on a jacket or  carry  something heavy. Lying on the affected shoulder also can be  painful. If  you have a severe injury, such as a large tear, you may  experience  continuous pain and muscle weakness. At doing incorrect  rotator cuff exercises after injury might give you more pain than  before.<br />
455. You are also required to do the rotator cuff exercises after injury  on regular basis and you can even do this with the use of light  dumbbells. You will get great results as the days pass by.<br />
456. <h1>
457. Below are a great rotator cuff exercises after injury video that you can appy  to strengthen your rotator cuff muscles.</h1>
458. <h1>
459.  </h1>
460. &lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;349&quot; src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/embed/WfyN1F0HCBk?rel=0&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/03/rotator-cuff-exercises-after-injury.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/WfyN1F0HCBk/default.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-2566470700692469427</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-22T17:39:47.417-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">have torn ligament in knee</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">torn ligament in knee forum</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">torn ligament in knee pain</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">torn ligament in knee recovery</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">torn ligament in knee treatment</category><title>Torn Ligament in Knee</title><description>A torn ligament in knee can be a very uncomfortable and painful condition. There are four major ligaments in the knee that stabilize the joints and bones of that area of the leg. &lt;br /&gt;
461. <br />
462. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a_u4v58y_Q4/TWRk0chdPyI/AAAAAAAAAGg/GTlnl0vfWDw/s1600/torn-ligament-in-knee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" j6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a_u4v58y_Q4/TWRk0chdPyI/AAAAAAAAAGg/GTlnl0vfWDw/s320/torn-ligament-in-knee.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>These ligaments are strong elastic bands of tissue that connect two bones together. They are crucial to balance and the weight bearing parts of the knee. When the ligaments are injured it can be very painful and can limit mobility greatly. <br />
463. <strong>Symptoms of torn ligament in knee</strong><br />
464. <br />
465. When someone tears a ligament in the knee, they might hear a popping sound or a snapping sound that indicates that the ligament has been torn. The knee might also buckle if the person puts weight on it. <br />
466. <br />
467. This popping sound is usually heard when the ligament’s fibers are pulled apart. Pain is another obvious symptom of this problem. Whether the ligament is completely or only partially torn, there will be pain involved. Of course, the severity of the pain depends on the severity of the injury. <br />
468. <br />
469. Swelling and bruising is another result of a torn ligament in knee. The soft tissue is irritated and then the area that surrounds the muscle tissue will swell. This happens as a result of the body increasing blood circulation and fluid flow to the spot of the injury. <br />
470. <br />
471. Another common symptom is instability and limited movement. It will be very hard to move the knee or to put any weight on it when a ligament has been torn. <br />
472. <br />
473. <strong>Treatment for torn ligament in knee</strong><br />
474. <br />
475. The treatment for torn ligament in knee depends on the seriousness of the injury. If the injury is not serious, then the injury can be dealt with at home and no surgeries will be needed. It is important to give the knee rest and to protect it from any further ligament injuries. <br />
476. <br />
477. Ice packs are good for decreasing the swelling and normalizing blood circulation in order to prevent swelling and inflammation. It is important not to expose the skin to ice directly, but instead, to wrap it in a piece of cloth or towel before applying it to the knee. It is also important not to keep the ice on the injury for more than 20 minutes at a time. <br />
478. <br />
479. Compression is another good home remedy for torn ligament in knee. Bandaging the injury will decrease swelling and speed up recovery. <br />
480. <br />
481. Painkillers can be used to help with the pain that the torn ligament is causing, but it is best to first consult with a doctor regarding what type of pain medication is best for each individual. <br />
482. <br />
483. It is important to keep the knee elevated at the level of the heart in order to speed up the recovery of the knee. In very serious cases, a person will probably have to have reconstructive surgery in order to repair the damaged ligaments in the knee. <br />
484. Source</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/02/torn-ligament-in-knee.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a_u4v58y_Q4/TWRk0chdPyI/AAAAAAAAAGg/GTlnl0vfWDw/s72-c/torn-ligament-in-knee.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-6066873957847691299</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 18:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-05-26T12:52:41.328-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">brian schiff</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">review</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ultimate rotator cuff training</category><title>The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide Ebook Review by Brian Schiff</title><description>Is&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; by&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; Brian Schiff&lt;/b&gt;  works? I will tell you honestly what I think about this product. But,  first of all I&#39;d like to tell you that If you have shoulder pain you  might need The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide. This guide will  teach you all the tricks of the trade used by physical therapist to make  the shoulder stronger and stop pain.&lt;br /&gt;
485. <br />
486. <br />
487. Best of all, it works in as  little as six weeks, so years of suffering can come to an end. let's  find out more about this guide and why users are calling it the best of  its type.<br />
488. <br />
489. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kO0wpQbHTAc/Td6h2rdpzZI/AAAAAAAAAGs/BziXXmsm1EY/s1600/rotator-cuff-exercises-after-injury-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kO0wpQbHTAc/Td6h2rdpzZI/AAAAAAAAAGs/BziXXmsm1EY/s200/rotator-cuff-exercises-after-injury-2.jpg" width="173" /></a><b>The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide</b><b>by</b><b>Brian Schiff</b>, is an ebook or an online book course that you download to your computer immediately after your purchase.<br />
490. <br />
491. <a href="http://bit.ly/rottcuffrev" target="_blank"">Click here for The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide by Brian Schiff Instant Access Now!</a><br />
492. <br />
493. The first thing that caught my eye when I looked at this guide have an use it has.<br />
494. <br />
495. <br />
496. The  step by step system outlined in The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training  Guide is designed to help everyday people overcome their shoulder  problems without having resort to an invasive surgery or life altering  medications.<br />
497. <br />
498. What's more, is that the program is safe, so you don't have to worry about doing it on your own at the risk of injury. This guide teaches you a number of important exercises and injury preventions techniques that can really change your life.<br />
499. <br />
500. It  can help you avoid surgical intervention, handle should training after  rehab, safely reenter the workforce without creating new shoulder  problems, get rid of shoulder pain, strengthen your shoulder and it will  even teach you how to avoid re-injuring your shoulder.<br />
501. <br />
502. Don't  forget to remember this, another problem with most programs is not the  programs itself, it's because of our indolence, so don't you ever think  that if you just buy without put work into it, you can <b>easily cure your shoulder pain</b>.<br />
503. <br />
504. Honestly, I don't think any course will work for you if you don't put work into it. From what I see, I can tell you that <b>The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide</b><b>by</b><b>Brian Schiff</b>is the best <b>shoulder pain relief</b>today.<br />
505. <br />
506. In  the end,I only have to say one more thing, no matter how many times you  have a big problem, there is always a way to solve it, that's only if  you want to face it and not running away. Most people never solve their  problems because they just running from their problems.<br />
507. <br />
508. &lt;a href=&quot;http://bit.ly/rottcuffrev&quot; target=&quot;_blank&amp;quot;&quot;&gt;Click here for The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide by Brian Schiff&amp;nbsp;Instant Access Now!&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2011/05/ultimate-rotator-cuff-training-guide.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kO0wpQbHTAc/Td6h2rdpzZI/AAAAAAAAAGs/BziXXmsm1EY/s72-c/rotator-cuff-exercises-after-injury-2.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-4370323948012997482</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:32:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-10-02T02:06:31.463-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff treatment</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff Treatment  options</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff Treatment  without surgery</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff Treatment home</category><title>Torn Rotator Cuff Treatment - Exercises Are the Answer to a Fast Recovery</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;
509. Usual torn rotator cuff treatments include rest, cold packs, and anti inflammatories. In the most severe cases, arthroscopy may be performed, but this is largely avoidable.<br />
510. <br />
511. Ultrasound and cortisone injections are also prescribed as ancillary treatments for such a condition, but best of all, specific rotator cuff exercises can and will shorten usually long recovery times, cutting down on drug dependency along the way.<br />
512. <br />
513. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
514. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9U1anZPGW0/TogpKpXDPXI/AAAAAAAAAHk/pTR_omChGpc/s1600/Torn-Rotator-Cuff-Treatment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9U1anZPGW0/TogpKpXDPXI/AAAAAAAAAHk/pTR_omChGpc/s1600/Torn-Rotator-Cuff-Treatment.jpg" /></a></div>
515. A torn rotator cuff can occur both due to an injury or excessive repetitive and/or forceful motions, such a in the case of a baseball or a tennis player, especially in over head movements. The onset of a tear in one or more of the 4 muscles and tendons of the cuff shows up with the common symptom of a shoulder condition: pain on the side of the deltoid muscle, particularly at night. Pain when raising the arm and lowering it, and a weakness in outward and inward rotations are a typical signs of a tear, though.<br />
516. <br />
517. When a tear is present, the doctor will usually prescribe a period of rest by keeping the arm in a swing for few days or more while taking anti inflammatory to relieve pain and inflammation. These can be both prescription and over the counter, like aspirin or ibuprofen. However, they are effective in curing just the symptoms and are not meant to be long term solutions. Only in the most severe cases cortisone injections and surgery should be considered, but this is mostly avoidable. In fact, whichever the severity of the tear, the implementation of specific exercises for rotator cuff by a professional specialist can greatly speed up the recovery process, restoring strength and flexibility in the shoulder affected.<br />
518. <br />
519. Do not take this article as an invitation to self diagnose, though. If you think you are affected by a torn rotator cuff, consult your physician first. If this turn out to be the case, then it may be wise to adhere to a professional torn rotator treatment program for effective rehabilitation.</div>
520. <div class="sig" id="sig">
521. Such program should be devised by a specialist with medical knowledge of the rotator cuff, not implemented by taking samples here and there, because this could lead to greater injury, since the shoulder joint is very complex and prone to long recovery times for any condition, including a tear. If you are looking for and effective and professional <a href="http://www.rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/" target="_new">torn rotator cuff treatment</a>, check out this website that could save you months of misery. Click on <a href="http://www.rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/" target="_new">torn rotator cuff treatment</a> now.</div>
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523. Rotator cuff tendonosis is a common injury, especially in people over the age of 40. It causes shoulder pain and decreased range of motion. What is the proper way to go about rehab for tendonosis of rotator cuff? Degeneration of the tendon fibers can be healed naturally through proper rest, exercise and activity modification.<br />
524. <br />
525. Tendons receive very little blood flow, so healing can be a slow process. After proper therapy starts, it could takes weeks or even months for full healing. Increased circulation can be promoted through exercise, massage and applying heat. Massage and heat are fairly straight-forward so let's go over physical therapy.<br />
526. <br />
527. <b>Rehab Exercises/Therapy</b><br />
528. A complete rotator cuff rehab program should consist of both strengthening and stretching exercises. Don't perform a random set of exercises you discover online. Without proper instruction this could make your condition worse.<br />
529. <br />
530. Stretching will improve range of motion and flexibility as well as increased circulation.<br />
531. Strengthening exercises should be introduced after proper rest and a certain level of healing has occurred. Strengthening exercises should include the use of light dumbbells. The tendons and muscles of the rotator cuff are small, so very light weight and higher repetitions are in order.<br />
532. <br />
533. A proper home exercise program should be part of your daily routine. Even if you're going to formal physical therapy, you'll need something to do on the other days. Stretching is especially important as it is normal for the shoulder to stiffen up if not exercised every day.<br />
534. <br />
535. Luckily there are several very effective home exercise programs available. Again, make sure you don't "wing it" and perform a random series of exercises you read about. Only follow the advice of a physical therapist who specializes in rehab for tendonosis of rotator cuff repair.<br />
536. <br /></div>
537. <div class="sig" id="sig">
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539. </description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/12/rehab-for-tendonosis-of-rotator-cuff.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-2417749778161869603</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-12-16T00:56:00.245-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff rehabilitation</category><title>Rotator Cuff Rehab - As Easy As One Two Three</title><description>Okay, I know that if you are suffering from rotator cuff pain at the moment the last thing you need is some cheery soul being glib about how to fix it, but the reality is that for most of us rotator cuff rehab is actually quite simple. The only exceptions to that rule are if you have either managed to acquire a bad tear or what is known as a full thickness tear. If you have then you&#39;ll be booking surgery before you start using that shoulder again.&lt;br /&gt;
540. <br />
541. But, like I said, for the majority of us rotator cuff rehab is relatively simple.<br />
542. <br />
543. The first thing that you need to understand is the nature of the injury that you have, because once you do, then you start to understand how you are going to fix it.<br />
544. <br />
545. A rotator cuff injury is damage to the muscles of the rotator cuff. These are a group of four muscles that all attach to the shoulder blade at one end and the top of the arm at the other. Their job, in the great scheme of things, is to help hold the arm in place as you move. Depending on how you move different muscles within the group work harder. Once you get your arm above shoulder height you are asking your rotator cuff muscles to work their hardest to stop the ball of the arm coming away from the socket of the shoulder joint.<br />
546. <br />
547. This is why when you injure your rotator cuff it always hurts worst when you lift your arm above shoulder height or reach for something.<br />
548. <br />
549. These muscles are all grouped closely together forming a cuff of muscle around the joint to help stabilise it. They run over the surface of the shoulder blade, one of them, the supraspinatus even runs through a channel of bone at the top of the shoulder blade before attaching to the upper arm.<br />
550. <br />
551. This is the tendon that causes the most trouble with a rotator cuff injury because when it gets inflamed and starts to swell it has nowhere to go so it starts to get pinched by the bone which leads to further injury and pain. Think of it like a tow rope being rubbed against a hard surface. Sooner or later it will start to fray and eventually it will snap.<br />
552. <br />
553. So if you want a rotator cuff to heal properly there really are three steps.<br />
554. <br />
555. Step one, rest the muscles to let it heal. That means avoiding any painful movements. That may involve changing the way that you work for a while or even taking some time off.<br />
556. <br />
557. Step two, treat the inflammation. Try anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and use ice packs whenever you can. If that doesn't work ask your doctor for a steroid injection.<br />
558. <br />
559. Step three, when the muscle has settled down start a simple course of shoulder specific physical therapy exercises aimed at strengthening and rebuilding the muscles of the rotator cuff. These will be small movements with light weights or low resistance that isolate and exercise this small but important group of muscles.<br />
560. <br />
561. It's quite logical really. Muscles can't heal unless you rest them. Working through a rotator cuff injury will cause more damage. Let the inflammation go down before you start exercising and do exercises that strengthen the damaged muscle.<br />
562. <br />
563. Told you it was simple! I know because that's exactly how I fixed my shoulder.<br />
564. <br />
565. If you found this article useful or just plain interesting then check out my site at<br />
566. <br />
567. http://myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com<br />
568. <br />
569. My name is Nick Bryant and I am an older dad to two young children aged seven and five. I am keen on staying fit and active so that I can enjoy an active life with my children as they grow. Having suffered a shoulder injury that put me out of action for several painful months, I was keen to share my experience and let others know how I managed my rotator cuff rehab without surgery despite being told that I needed it.<br />
570. <br />
571. http://myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/12/rotator-cuff-rehab-as-easy-as-one-two.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-8595839620097898277</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-12-12T00:55:55.055-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff rehabilitation</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff</category><title>Torn Rotator Cuff Symptoms - How to Cope With a Torn Rotator Cuff</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;A rotator cuff injury will range from an irritating throb which never disappears, to a debilitatingly laborious injury that requires surgery to alleviate. Torn rotator cuff symptoms, although clearly recognised, are so often dismissed. Understanding the symptoms can assist the patient deal with the drawback of a torn rotator cuff on their own, or allow health professionals to advise on the most helpful treatment program.&lt;br /&gt;
572. <br />
573. Cuff disorders tend to be irritations in or damage to tendons surrounding the shoulder. These disorders include inflammation of the tendons (tendinitis) or the bursa (bursitis), a localised build up of calcium in the tendons, or partial or complete tears of the tendon.<br />
574. <br />
575. The shoulder's rotator cuff plays an influential role in pitching actions, such as in football, baseball, or softball, or extended expansive arm motions such as in racket sports like tennis. Consisting of a collection of muscles and tendons, the cuff facilitates a generous range of movement affecting the shoulder and also keeps the shoulder joint fast.<br />
576. <br />
577. A rotator cuff is more simply damaged or ripped as we get older, as age leads to erosion, and in elder people torn rotator cuff symptoms will be extra acute. The proceeding factors often happen jointly or overlap.<br />
578. Bones that are unevenly shaped can affect how the cuff operates in the subacromial area. You may perhaps be born with these irregularities, or they may happen after some sort of injury, such as a bone fracture or a full or partial displacement of the shoulder joint itself. If the acromion is hooked or curved, impingement or erosion of rotator cuff tendons may be more likely.<br />
579. <br />
580. <b>When will physical therapy be used to treat rotator cuff disorders?</b><br />
581. Physical therapy will be undertaken before any surgical thoughts to help decide upon the cause of your shoulder trouble and to take into consideration what sort of surgery may be required. While strengthening a muscle that is fixed to a torn tendon is not likely to be beneficial, strengthening the surrounding muscles may well allow your shoulder to offset against a torn rotator cuff tendon. If your shoulder gets better, or gets better completely with physical therapy, you may not require surgery. If you do require rotator cuff surgery, you will need to take part in and complete a physical therapy program following surgery.<br />
582. <br />
583. <b>Treatment Overview</b><br />
584. Treatment for cuff disorders focuses on reducing pain and swelling and rejuvenating shoulder strength, movement, and function. Treatment might assist in prevent additional complications, such as reduction of strength and mobility in the shoulder or additional deterioration or tearing. Treatment thoughts include your particular torn rotator cuff symptoms, as well as factors such as age, pursuit level, physical wellbeing<br />
585. <br />
586. <b>Non surgical treatment</b><br />
587. The majority of cuff disorders are managed outside of surgery. If this is the situation then your therapy may include: <br />
588. Resting, although small motion of the shoulder will always be suggested.  <br />
589. Prolonged restriction such as holding the shoulder rigid, as with slings or braces, may force the shoulder joint to grow to be stiff.<br />
590. <br />
591. <b>So will I need surgery for my damaged cuff?</b><br />
592. Torn cuff difficulties, which have persisted over a period of time, tend to be treated outside of surgery, with relaxation, pain killers, ice massage and a cut down activity schedule, or at least a range of more moderate arm motions. If the symptoms don't respond to these measures, additional therapy involving MRI scans are needed to look for any foremost tears in the cuff. X-rays will not show a torn cuff, but they will illustrate any outline bony abnormalities that might suggest further cuff disease.<br />
593. <br />
594. <b>Surgery Options</b><br />
595. Surgery is most functional in getting rid of pain and weakness in the shoulder or if the tendons are being compressed as they move along their regular ranges of activity. The two classes of surgery used for cuff disorders are subacromial smoothing and rotator cuff repair.<br />
596. <br />
597. Many people end up living with their torn rotator cuff symptoms, and take no further actions to remedy the condition. If the pain is persistent but always bearable, like an annoying ache, then as long as it does not affect how we live our lives, there is no need for any further treatment. However, it won't go away, it won't get better without some form of treatment, be that surgical or non-surgical. It always makes sense to seek medical advice when suffering from any aches and pains, and your physician can work with you to prescribe the best form of treatment.<br />
598. <br />
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602. &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/12/torn-rotator-cuff-symptoms-how-to-cope.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-2810466957272188562</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-12-08T13:28:00.814-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff treatment</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff</category><title>Torn Rotator Cuff Treatment - Exercise Or Rest?</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;Yes is the answer but not in that order. It also depends on how badly you have torn it. Most tears will respond to rest and exercise but any serious partial tear or full tear may require surgery before you do any therapy exercise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The important thing with any type of torn rotator cuff treatment is to rest and let the injury begin to heal. Working through the pain of a rotator cuff is likely to leave you needing surgery as you do more damage to the tendons.. so rest is the first order of the day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along with rest, you need to reduce the inflammation before you can think about starting any form of exercise. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that help to stabilise the shoulder joint by pulling the head of the humerus into the socket of the shoulder joint. They are small but important muscles that surround the shoulder joint forming a cuff of muscle that supports it. in doing so they run over and sometimes under the bones of the shoulder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any inflammation to these tendons can cause pain as the inflamed tendon can catch or impinge on bone. A classic example of this is the supraspinatus muscle which runs under the collar bone and the acromion of the shoulder blade. When this muscle become inflamed it can catch on the channel of bone and start to fray. Worst case scenario is that it could eventually snap leaving you needing shoulder surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So let the muscles rest. This means avoiding any movement that causes pain. If your work involves a lot of overhead movement you may need to modify the way in which you work. If you sit at a desk, you might need to rearrange your desk to avoid stretching or reaching movements with the damaged arm. It might even be necessary to take a few days off to rest the arm properly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the same times start to treat the inflammation. This could be by using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen and also by using ice packs on the damaged muscle to help to reduce swelling. If symptoms persist it may be necessary to have a cortisone injection into the muscle to combat the inflammation. Your doctor should be able to do this for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the muscle has started to settle down you can start simple exercises aimed at strengthening the rotator cuff muscles. Do not rush off to the gym thinking that any type of exercise will do the trick. It won&#39;t. Using weights before the muscle has healed properly is likely to cause more damage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rotator cuff exercises use little or no weight when recovering from an injury. They will start with gentle exercises that do not cause any pain. If you feel pain when exercising stop immediately as this is an indication of further damage being done. It may be that you started exercising too soon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, when your shoulder is fixed and back to its full pain free movement, don&#39;t stop the exercises. Rotator cuff injuries are very common but a lot of them can be avoided by keeping the rotator cuff muscles strong so just take five or ten minutes a day to keep them in shape.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                           &lt;p&gt;If you found this article useful or just plain interesting then check out my site at&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;http://myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My name is Nick Bryant and I am an older dad to two young children aged seven and five. I am keen on staying fit and active so that I can enjoy an active life with my children as they grow. Having suffered a shoulder injury that put me out of action for several painful months, I ws keen to share my experience and let others know how I managed a full recovery without surgery despite being told that it was necessary.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/12/torn-rotator-cuff-treatment-exercise-or.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-4032960733335248129</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:25:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-09T13:26:55.122-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff treatment</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff</category><title>Torn Rotator Cuff Treatment - The Good News is That it Rarely Involves Surgery</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;A torn rotator cuff can come about for a variety of reasons. For most of us it will simply be as a result of wear and tear as we get older. This is an injury that is most common in the over fifties but can also be acquired through a knock or fall or even simply through a repetitive action such as throwing a baseball. This is why it is sometimes referred to as pitcher&#39;s shoulder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Surgery tends to be restricted to the unfortunate few who either manage a complete rotator cuff tear or whose injury does not respond to conventional treatment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So what is the best form of torn rotator cuff treatment? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Firstly rest! You need to let the muscle heal and if you carry on using it, either it will slow down the recovery process or the worst case scenario is that you will make the injury worse. Depending on which of the rotator cuff muscles you have damaged some of your shoulder movements will be painful. The classic symptoms for a Supraspinatus tear for example are pain when lifting your arm above shoulder height or reaching for anything, pain when reaching behind you and difficulty sleeping because the shoulder is so tender. If you carry on doing the movements that are painful you are going to further damage the muscle which could result in a full thickness tear that will definitely need surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Secondly, treat the inflammation and pain. This could be done with anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen or with cortisone injections. Treating the inflammation will often alleviate the pain simply because a lot of the pain in shoulder injuries is caused by swollen tendons getting pinched. Ultra sound can also be used to help with the inflammation and help to improve healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the muscle has settled down and movement has become easier you can start exercising the rotator cuff muscles to strengthen them. These exercises will be small exercises with little or no weight or resistance. These are small muscles that often suffer injury as a result of neglect. Most of us are unaware of the importance of these muscles until we suffer an injury, but they are key to a healthy shoulder joint, holding the arm into the socket as we lift and move. A small increase in strength of the rotator cuff can have a dramatic affect on the overall strength of the shoulder joint.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rotator cuff specific exercises are needed. Don&#39;t start working out with weights as this is likely to simply work the major muscles of the shoulder and do nothing for the injured muscles. Rotator cuff exercises will isolate these muscles and get them working again. You&#39;ll be surprised how quickly your shoulder will return to full health once you get these muscles working again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But remember, rest and treat the inflammation before you start any rotator cuff exercises. If you need to modify how you work in order to rest your shoulder then do it. Working through a rotator cuff injury can only lead to further injury.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally. It is worth mentioning that self diagnosis of shoulder problems is not a good idea. Different injuries need different treatments and it&#39;s worth getting it right just to avoid further problems.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                           &lt;p&gt;If you found this article useful or just plain interesting then check out my site at &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;http://myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My name is Nick Bryant and I am an older dad to two young children aged seven and five. I am keen on staying fit and active so that I can enjoy an active life with my children as they grow. Having suffered a shoulder injury that put me out of action for several painful months, I ws keen to share my experience and let others know how I managed a full recovery without surgery despite being told that it was necessary.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/11/torn-rotator-cuff-treatment-good-news.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-572879118091267336</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-09T13:24:42.555-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff treatment</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff</category><title>Rotator Cuff Treatment - Different Solutions But Just One Natural and Effective Treatment</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;There is not just a single rotator cuff treatment, but different ones depending on the shoulder condition and its severity. For a start there are conditions associated with inflammation such as Bursitis and Tendonitis. Both are inflammations or two different parts of the rotator cuff system, the Bursa and the Tendons, which in turn lead to the condition proper, the Impingement Syndrome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The usual treatment for these is the prescription of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or aspirin. For more sever cases there are also more specific prescription drugs. As for all medicines, they can only provide symptom relief, masking of the pain, and side effects. If ineffective, treatments can step up to cortisone injections or even surgery. Surgery is avoidable in the majority of cases, and so is the dependency on drugs with a proper rotator cuff rehabilitation program.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is caused by scars of the membrane protecting the shoulder joint. Such scars (Adhesions) thicken such membrane to the point that the shoulder bones inner space becomes restricted, and so does the shoulder range of motion. A rotator cuff treatment in this case should consist of heat packs to soften up the adhesions, ultrasounds, anti inflammatory drugs both over the counter or prescription. If symptoms persist, manipulation under general anesthesia may be performed or even surgery. Manipulation is the breaking of the adhesions by the surgeon moving the arm. The last two are avoidable in the majority of cases again with a professional rehabilitation program.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A torn rotator cuff is caused by a tear in the shoulder typically caused by forceful or repetitive tasks, such as golf swing or heavy laboring. In this case rest is mandatory first to give the cuff a chance to recover, then again anti inflammatory drugs and in the most severe cases, surgery. Again all this is avoidable with the only natural and effective rotator cuff treatment available: a rehabilitation program.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A rehabilitation program not only can help you reduce or cut off drugs and avoid surgery, it will also greatly speed up recovery times from months and months to few weeks. All rotator cuff conditions take many months, sometimes few years to heal naturally. But with a specific rehabilitation program you can restore your shoulder to prime condition in no time at all.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                    &lt;div id=&quot;sig&quot; class=&quot;sig&quot;&gt;       &lt;p&gt;Find out how to implement an effective &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;rotator cuff treatment&lt;/a&gt;. Click on &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;rotator cuff treatment&lt;/a&gt; to save yourself months of discomfort.&lt;/p&gt;     &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/10/rotator-cuff-treatment-different.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-8946382958878100823</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-09T13:21:23.762-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rotator Cuff Injury</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff rehabilitation</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Torn Rotator Cuff</category><title>Can a Torn Rotator Cuff Heal? Home Rehabilitation May Be the Answer</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;Is your shoulder pain getting to the point where you need to do something about it? You had hopes that, with a little rest, it would heal. But sure enough, your doctor tells you that your RC has a small tear. What do you do from here? Corrective surgery, physical therapy or a combination may be recommended by your doctor. Can a rotator cuff heal without surgery? Yes, many times it is possible to heal a torn rotator cuff without the need for surgery. Just make sure you talk with your doctor before making a final decision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Generally speaking tendons are durable, but if too much stress is placed on them, especially repetitive movements, swelling may result. Resting the inflamed tendons is crucial, otherwise a tear may follow. Falling on an outstretched hand is a also a common way to injure the rotator cuff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The complex network of small muscles and tendons must be approached gently and patiently when going through a rehabilitation program. Always pay attention to strict form when learning new exercises and of course talk with your doctor before taking on a new rotator cuff rehab program.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stretching should be added to any good rotator cuff rehab program. The benefits of proper stretching include improved circulation and increased mobility and range of motion. The small muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff don&#39;t receive a lot of blood flow, so improving circulation with stretching, massage and applying heat is important to the overall healing process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By slowly and progressively strengthening the rotator cuff through intelligent physical therapy, it may be possible to heal the injury.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rotator cuff injuries sometimes take a while to heal. Make sure you are committed to any therapy you undertake and stay consistent. Rotator cuff exercises, if done properly, can do wonders for healing and strengthening your shoulder. The key is to be patient and consistent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use common sense and avoid the temptation to start performing exercises without the proper guidance. The rotator cuff is a sensitive area and healing must be approached in a very specific way. There is not a lot of margin for error and you could easily make your injury worse. Under certain circumstances you can heal a torn rotator cuff especially if you follow and intelligent rehab program designed by a specialist in rotator cuff injuries.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                    &lt;div id=&quot;sig&quot; class=&quot;sig&quot;&gt;       &lt;p&gt;Can a &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffhealth.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;torn rotator cuff heal&lt;/a&gt; naturally? &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffhealth.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt; for a free report, &quot;7 Tips To Immediately Reduce Rotator Cuff Pain&quot; and more articles on solving rotator cuff injuries and shoulder stiffness... without surgery or intrusive methods.&lt;/p&gt;     &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/09/can-torn-rotator-cuff-heal-home.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-8906606414540913209</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:13:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-09T13:14:45.182-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rotator Cuff Exercises</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rotator cuff strengthening</category><title>Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises That Help the Rotator Cuff Recover Fast</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;Whether it is a rotator cuff tear, a post surgery treatment or a shoulder condition, shoulder rehabilitation exercises should always be performed to help the cuff tendons or bursa to recover fast. After surgery or a tear, a period of rest is usually prescribed in order to give the parts affected a chance to heal and reduce inflammation. During this time only passive exercises performed by a therapist can be implemented so as not to further damage or inflame the shoulder joint.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After this passive phase, the patient can start an active phase based on specific rotator cuff exercises that will help strengthen the cuff and reduce inflammation. These exercises are specific to the 4 muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff, are substantially different from regular shoulder exercises, and performed with light resistance. Likewise, someone affected with Impingement Syndrome or a Frozen Shoulder can implement shoulder rehabilitation exercises to cut down times on an otherwise long and difficult recovery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A big bonus of using such exercises is the elimination of anti inflammatory drugs that only cure the symptoms, inflammation and pain, while leaving the root cause of the problem unchanged. Medicines are also expensive and come along with a range of side unpleasant effects. This is totally avoidable, especially considering that any shoulder problem, from post surgery to tendinitis, to frozen shoulder or bursitis, usually takes months to recover. During this months, usually people affected go about their daily lives consuming and spending on drugs to alleviate pain and discomfort.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                    &lt;div id=&quot;sig&quot; class=&quot;sig&quot;&gt;       &lt;p&gt;If you are tired of a never ending shoulder condition or in need of a rehabilitation program, I urge you to check out these professional &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;shoulder rehabilitation exercises&lt;/a&gt;. There is no need to prolong misery and discomfort more than it is necessary. Check out these &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;shoulder rehabilitation exercises&lt;/a&gt; that will cut down on recovery times from months to few weeks.&lt;/p&gt;     &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/08/shoulder-rehabilitation-exercises-that.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-6121416147470670919</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-09T13:12:40.002-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rehab for Tendonosis of Rotator Cuff</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rotator Cuff Surgery</category><title>Rotator Cuff Rehab - How a Rotator Cuff Rehab Program Can Prevent Surgery</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;Before going into rotator cuff rehab we can first look at how this complex joint works. The rotator cuff is a collective name for a group of 4 small muscles attached to the head of the arm and the shoulder bones. Due to the vast range of motion allowed to the arm, the shoulder socket is very shallow, so evolution has developed this system of 4 muscles around the shoulder joint to keep it in place while performing movements. While the rotator cuff keeps the arm safely into place, the deltoid provides the force of movement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Given the complex structure of the rotator cuff it is no coincidence that when something goes wrong it is more difficult to fix than other joints. I had temporary problems before with my knee, but nothing prepared me for the hassle of a frozen shoulder that left me incapacitated in most daily tasks for more than 1 year.&lt;br /&gt;Mundane activities such as shampooing my air or reaching for the cupboard or steering the wheel in the car became a pain. Typically the pain grew worse at night and it started with a little niggle on the side that gradually spread to the front of the shoulder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I tried everything to no avail, hot packs, ultrasound, aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories and was ready to consider surgery until my frozen shoulder went into thawing phase and started following a program of specific rehabilitation exercises. After that, I started weight training again with extremely light weights at first and very high repetition range to run in the shoulder joint and gradually recover the range of motion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I eventually recovered nearly all of my 180 degrees for the over head extensions (military presses),but not completely, though I am fully functional today. I&#39;ll never forget the crackling noise coming from my left shoulder as I put it through rehabilitation paces, but this was after my frozen shoulder subsided into the thawing phase and I did specific movements for the rotator cuff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the right rotator cuff rehab, even severe shoulder problems can be overcome in a short time.&lt;br /&gt;Whether you experience Tendonitis, Impingement or Bursitis, you can now recover in as little as 6 weeks with the right exercises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes medical attention is unavoidable but in most cases people can manage their shoulder without seeing a doctor, if they know what they are doing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today I am happy to say that this exercise technique information is available to whoever doesn&#39;t want to put up with pain for longer than it is necessary and without surgery.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                    &lt;div id=&quot;sig&quot; class=&quot;sig&quot;&gt;       &lt;p&gt;Stop putting up with pain and disability. If you are looking for a &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;rotator cuff rehab&lt;/a&gt; program, find out this exercise techniques for a full &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;rotator cuff rehab&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;     &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/07/rotator-cuff-rehab-how-rotator-cuff.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-7283461422142352449</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:04:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-03T01:06:18.204-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rehab for Tendonosis of Rotator Cuff</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rotator Cuff Injury</category><title>Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Symptoms and Treatments</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;When we talk about Rotator Cuff Tendonitis we must also take in consideration Bursitis. The two are linked together and simply describe an inflammation of two different but adjacent areas of the shoulder joint. Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff, Bursitis is the inflammation of the Bursa, a sack laying next to the tendons to prevent them from rubbing against the shoulder bones.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the space between shoulder bones becomes too narrow and both the tendons and the bursa become inflamed, leading to a thickening of these structures, thus to a self fueling situation of higher and higher friction and inflammation. When moving the arm over head, it is typical to feel a pinching sensation, from which the name of this condition: Impingement Syndrome. So Tendonitis, Bursitis and Impingement are all related.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The symptoms of rotator cuff tendonitis are: pain in over head motions, pain more acute at night, and specifically on the side of the shoulder. Tendonitis can strike at people involved in repetitive movements like tennis players, but not only.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Treatments in place for this ailment range from rest, to ice packs, anti inflammatory drugs, prescription drugs, and in the most sever cases cortisone injections or surgery. Also shoulder exercises must be taken into account.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All of them are effective, with the distinction that drugs and injections have side effects and cannot be taken as a long term solution. Unfortunately the shoulder is a complex joint that can take months to recover, leaving the main choice for a natural, fast and lasting recovery to rotator cuff exercises. A specific rotator cuff rehabilitation program can considerably cut down on recovery times, pain and inflammation to few weeks only. It will also help you avoid invasive surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is important to avoid movement such as military presses that only irritate the tendons even further until further notice. For all types of shoulder conditions it is best to stick to specific stretching exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff and reduce inflammation in the area.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                    &lt;div id=&quot;sig&quot; class=&quot;sig&quot;&gt;       &lt;p&gt;If you suffer from Tendonitis, Bursitis and Impingement, there is no need to put up with pain, misery and drugs for months. A proper rehabilitation program for &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://rotatorcuffinjuryexercise.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;rotator cuff tendonitis&lt;/a&gt; can restore your shoulder in no time at all. 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610. Never disregard medical advice  or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on these web  sites.</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/05/privacy-policy.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7653159366360063468.post-2203032881298292196</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:03:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-03T01:03:50.429-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rotator Cuff Exercises</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rotator Cuff Injury</category><title>If You&#39;ve Suffered a Rotator Cuff Injury Do Not Panic, The Answer is Often Simpler Than You Think</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;body&quot;&gt;   &lt;p&gt;Shoulder problems come in all shapes and sizes. It is probably the most involved joint in the body and consequently is one of the easiest to start having a problem with and one of the most common shoulder problems is a rotator cuff injury. Around thirty percent of us will have a problem with these small but important muscles at some point in our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that help to stabilize the shoulder joint by helping to pull the rounded head of the humerus or upper arm into the socket of the shoulder formed by the end of the shoulder blade. These four muscles run over and around the shoulder forming a cuff of muscle, which gives it the name. If you didn&#39;t have these muscles it would be very easy to dislocate your shoulder as the ball and socket joint of the shoulder is a very shallow joint to allow the wide range of movement that we enjoy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you damage the rotator cuff you can start to Experience a wide range of symptoms. These include difficulty sleeping caused by pain when you lie down, soon begin to realise just how frequently you use your shoulder, so the most sensible advice is to avoid any movement that causes discomfort. The pain in a rotator cuff injury is a sign that damage is being done. Try anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to bring down any swelling. Avoid working through this type of injury as you can end up turning a fairly simple problem into a major muscle tear that will require surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the inflammation and pain has subsided you can start gentle exercise aimed at strengthening the muscle, gradually building up the amount and frequency of exercise until the shoulder is back to full, pain free, movement. Exercises for this type of injury do not involve heavy weights or strong resistance as that will tend to make you use the major muscles of the shoulder rather than the rotator cuff&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, don&#39;t stop the exercises once you feel better. If you have suffered a shoulder injury once there is a pretty good chance of it happening again so, on the basis that prevention is better than cure, keep your shoulders in shape as you gracefully age and keep up the exercises.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;                    &lt;div id=&quot;sig&quot; class=&quot;sig&quot;&gt;       &lt;p&gt;Nick Bryant is an older dad to a young family who acquired a &lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://www.myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;rotator cuff injury&lt;/a&gt; which he was told would require surgery. After researching the problem he managed a full recovery with just rest and the right sort of exercise. Read his full story at his blog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target=&quot;_new&quot; href=&quot;http://www.myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;http://www..myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;     &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://rotatorcuffrehab.blogspot.com/2009/05/if-youve-suffered-rotator-cuff-injury.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item></channel></rss>

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