Shoulder Separation
A shoulder separation, also known as an acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation, is an injury where the outer end of the collarbone (clavicle) separates from the end (acromion) of the shoulder blade due to torn ligaments. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy It occurs most often from a direct blow to the top of the shoulder or […]
SLAP Tears
A SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) tear is an injury to the labrum, which is the ring of cartilage surrounding the shoulder socket. It involves a tear at the top (superior) portion of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy Causes of SLAP Tears: Anatomy of SLAP Tears: Diagnosis […]
Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff tear is an injury to the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for overhead arm movement. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that form a “cuff” over the shoulder joint, holding the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket and enabling […]
Chronic Shoulder Instability
Chronic Shoulder Instability is a condition where the head or top of the arm bone (humerus) repeatedly slips out of the shoulder socket (glenoid). Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy Causes of Chronic Shoulder Instability: Anatomy of Chronic Shoulder Instability: Diagnosis Prevention Strengthening shoulder muscles and improving motor control through physical therapy can help prevent instability, […]
Burners & Stingers
Burners and stingers are injuries to the nerves of the upper arm, either at the neck or shoulder, that often occur due to a collision in contact sports like football, hockey, wrestling, etc. They involve the brachial plexus, which is a bundle of nerves that starts from the spinal cord and provides sensations and movements […]
Elbow Ligament Injuries
Elbow ligament injuries are injuries to the strong connective tissues that hold the bones of the elbow joint together. The main ligaments involved are: Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The elbow is a hinge joint formed by the articulation of the humerus (upper arm bone) with the radius and ulna (forearm bones). The MCL and […]
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump (medial epicondyle). It is a form of tendinitis caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the forearm muscles and tendons. Common Symptoms The […]
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition characterized by swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm. It involves inflammation or small tears in the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bony bump on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy Tennis elbow […]
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury of the Elbow
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a band of tissue located on the inner side of the elbow joint that connects the humerus to the ulna. It provides stability to the elbow during overhead throwing motions. A UCL injury refers to stretching, partial or complete tearing of the ulnar collateral ligament. Common Symptoms Cause & […]
Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a small crack or severe bruising within a bone, typically caused by repetitive force or overuse, often seen in athletes and military recruits. Unlike acute fractures caused by a single, sudden impact, stress fractures develop over time due to repetitive activity or excessive load on the bones. Common Symptoms Cause & […]