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  • Shoulder Labral Tear: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Shoulder Injury

    The shoulder labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint, helping to stabilize the joint and keep the ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) in place. A shoulder labral tear occurs when this cartilage is torn, which can lead to pain, instability, and limited function in the shoulder. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for shoulder labral tears, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you recover and improve your shoulder function.

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  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Shoulder Injury

    The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the highest point of the shoulder blade (acromion). An AC joint injury, often referred to as a shoulder separation, occurs when the ligaments that hold the joint together are damaged or torn. This guide will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for AC joint injury, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you recover and improve your shoulder function.

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  • Shoulder Dislocation: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Shoulder Injury

    Shoulder dislocation occurs when the ball of the shoulder joint (the humeral head) is forced out of the socket (the glenoid). This injury can cause significant pain, instability, and limitation in shoulder function. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for shoulder dislocation, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you recover and prevent future dislocations.

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  • Shoulder Instability: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Shoulder Condition

    Shoulder instability is a condition that occurs when the structures that surround the shoulder joint, such as the ligaments, capsule, and muscles, are unable to keep the ball of the joint (the humeral head) in the socket (the glenoid). This can lead to a feeling of the shoulder giving way, slipping out of place, or dislocating. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for shoulder instability, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you regain stability and improve your shoulder function.

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  • Shoulder Tendonitis: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Shoulder Pain

    Shoulder tendonitis, also known as rotator cuff tendonitis, is a common cause of shoulder pain that can significantly impact your daily life. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for shoulder tendonitis, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you recover and improve your shoulder function.

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  • Shoulder Bursitis: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Shoulder Pain

    Shoulder bursitis is a common cause of shoulder pain that can significantly impact your daily life. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for shoulder bursitis, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you recover and improve your shoulder function.

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  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Shoulder Pain

    Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain that can significantly impact your daily life. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for shoulder impingement, with a focus on how physical therapy can help you recover and improve your shoulder function.

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  • Understanding SLAP Lesion: A Guide to Diagnosis and Physical Therapy Management

    SLAP lesion, short for Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior tear, is a shoulder injury that involves the ring of cartilage (labrum) that surrounds the shoulder socket. This type of injury specifically affects the top (superior) part of the labrum, where the biceps tendon attaches, and can extend from the front (anterior) to the back (posterior) of the attachment site. This guide aims to provide an overview of SLAP lesions, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in the recovery process.

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  • Easing the Pain: Understanding Subacromial Bursitis and Physical Therapy Solutions

    Subacromial bursitis is a common shoulder condition characterized by inflammation of the subacromial bursa, a small fluid-filled sac located beneath the acromion (the bony prominence at the top of the shoulder). This condition can lead to pain, swelling, and reduced mobility in the shoulder. This guide aims to provide an informative overview of subacromial bursitis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in its management.

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  • Navigating Recovery: A Guide to Shoulder Fractures and Physical Therapy

    Shoulder fractures, such as clavicle (collarbone) fractures and proximal humerus (upper arm bone) fractures, are common injuries that can result from falls, sports activities, or trauma. These fractures can cause significant pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the shoulder area. This guide will provide an overview of shoulder fractures, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in the recovery process.

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