The fundamentals of rotator cuff physio rehab In a previous blog post we have outlined the anatomy and mechanics of the rotator cuff. We also discussed the ways these muscles can be overloaded and injured. Forming a clear understanding of the muscles and tendons at play is important so we can adequately address the problem. […]
Tag Archives: shoulder pain
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Jan
Jan
What is the rotator cuff? There is so much fear, noise, and misinformation about rotator cuffs. So we thought we’d give some background. Patients see us for shoulder physio terrified that they have torn their “cuff”. Or worried because they know someone who has a rotator cuff injury that didn’t heal. Let’s not even get […]
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Dec
Dec
Shoulder Pain Swimming Is Very Common As the weather warms up, the beaches and pools across Sydney’s eastern suburbs are packed with swimmers. As a result, the physio clinics in the area are often packed with swimming shoulder pain complaints. Swimming is a great exercise for cardiovascular fitness, but it should be no surprise that […]
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Apr
Apr
What Is Scapula Dyskinesis When discussing the shoulder joint scapulohumeral rhythm is a term referring to the coordinated movement between the scapula and humerus. The coordination of movement between the “socket” of the shoulder blade and the “ball” of the humerus (the upper arm bone) is vital for efficient, powerful and pain free movements of […]
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Feb
Feb
Impingement as a cause of shoulder pain Pain in the shoulder can arise from many different structures within and around the shoulder, and the neck. A common source of shoulder pain are the many bursa that exist around the joint. This can lead to conditions like shoulder bursitis and sub-acromial impingement. These conditions are particularly […]
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Nov
Nov
Working From Home Thoracic Spine Pain Pain of the upper back – particularly between the shoulder blades – can be a tricky problem to get on top of. With the recent advent of working-from-home, combined with the closure of gyms, our upper backs have not had much luck through 2021. Pain localised through the thoracic […]
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Nov
Nov
What is the AC joint? AC joint injury is a common sports injury that we see at Movement Centre. The AC joint (acromio-clavicular joint) is a small joint at the top of the shoulder. It is where the clavicle (collar bone) connects to the top of the scapular (shoulder blade). AC joint injuries can generally […]
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Nov
Nov
What is shoulder instability and who experiences it? Shoulder instability is one of the most common conditions we see at Movement Centre physio in Randwick. Instability refers to laxity of the shoulder joint, and can result in weakness, pain or even repeated subluxation or dislocation. It is generally a condition that impacts younger, active individuals, […]
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Sep
Sep
Adhesive capsulitis a frustrating and mismanaged condition Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) can be one of the most frustrating and mismanaged conditions for those who experience it. It is a condition in which the capsule (the connective tissue that envelops the bones of the shoulder) undergoes an inflammatory process lasting up to 18 months. The inflammation […]