News tagged with shoulder pain

Surgery to repair torn shoulder muscles in the elderly can reduce pain and improve function

Repairing torn shoulder muscles in elderly patients is often discouraged because of fears of complications. But a new study conducted at Rush University Medical Center has shown that minimally invasive, or arthroscopic, ...

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created Sep 01, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Shoulder arthritis? What patients need to know before treatment

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on "The Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis." This major joint in the shoulder — the ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jul 15, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

5 exercises can reduce neck, shoulder pain of women office workers

Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back. The exercises also ...

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created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Exercise better than shockwave treatment for chronic shoulder pain

Supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain, finds a study published in British Medical Journal today.

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created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Orthopaedic experts examine overhead

Baseball season is underway. With the pros, college and high school teams taking to the baseball diamonds and Little Leaguers soon to follow, orthopedic specialists at Rush University Medical Center are cautioning players ...

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created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0