Shoulder Separation: Symptoms and Treatment

What is a shoulder separation? Violent overstretching of the acromioclavicular ligaments in the shoulder where it meets the collarbone (clavicle). Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause considerably more disability than single ligament strains. When the ligament is overstretched, it becomes tense and gives way at it weakest point, either where it attaches to the
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Shoulder Dislocations & Injuries Symptoms & Treatment

What is a shoulder dislocation? Displacement of the humerus (upper arm bone) from its socket in the shoulder joint. A forward displacement of the humerus is the most common type of shoulder dislocation. A temporary dislocation with immediate return to normal joint position is known as a SUBLUXATION. What are the signs of a shoulder
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Rotator Cuff Injuries: Symptoms and Treatment

Rotator Cuff Injuries What is a rotator cuff injury? The rotator cuff is a term used to describe the tendons and muscles that support, stabilize and allow the arm to move up and down, as well as rotate. The four muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor. Injury to muscles or tendons that
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