MAXIMIZING YOUR GAME: HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY ENHANCES SHOULDER THROWING MOTION IN SPORTS
In many sports, the ability to throw with precision and power is a critical skill. Whether you're a baseball pitcher, a quarterback, or a tennis player, your shoulder's throwing motion plays a pivotal role in your performance. However, overuse, injury, or improper technique can lead to limitations in shoulder mobility and strength, hindering your ability to excel. That's where physical therapy comes in. In this article, we'll explore how physical therapy can help improve shoulder throwing moti...
Posted on 2023-08-22
WHAT IS SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT PAIN?
WHAT IS SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT PAIN?.
Pain and injury in the shoulder can have a variety of causes. One of the most common issues we see is shoulder impingement. So what is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement refers to a condition where poor co-ordination causes certain structures within the shoulder to get squashed or compressed when moving. Everyone is different and there are several reasons why the shoulder may be moving poorly, including muscle tightness, nerve irritation or ...
Posted on 2022-10-05
HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP WITH SHOULDER PAIN?
The shoulder is a joint that is composed of three bones including the clavicle, scapula and humerus. The shoulder itself is responsible for over 16,000 different positions. That is why some of the simplest tasks can cause so much pain. Whether you have pain in your shoulder from everyday use or a particular injury, read below for more information.
Common Causes:
Although an injury is one of the most common causes of pain in the shoulder it is not always the only one. Pain in the shoulder...
Posted on 2018-07-04
WHAT TO DO WITH AN ACHING SHOULDER
SHOULDER PAINS AND ACHES
Shoulder pains can be quite a problem. It may impact your sleep, driving, and brushing your own hair.
One type of shoulder pain includes the pinching of the tendons in the inside part of the shoulder joint; this is referred to as called Shoulder Impingement.
The shoulder joint is complicated. There is very little space inside the joint and this is what allows the ball and socket joint to work properly.
What stops the ball from going too ...
Posted on 2017-01-23
SURGERY OR NO SURGERY FOR SHOULDER TEARS?
Physical Therapy may be enough for some rotator cuff tears.
At Emery Physical Therapy, we see quite a bit of both nonoperative shoulder rehab and postoperative rehab for rotator cuff tears. Both of these conditions have are always being studied and advancements are being made all the time.
The three most important criteria that patient want met in their rehab are:
Having less pain
Regaining their mobility
Returning to functional actions
Can Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears...
Posted on 2016-10-14
