Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. Tears can be acute or chronic, and may be treated conservatively or surgically.

Dec 2, 2007 - Steven M. Cohen

These four muscles play a central part in shoulder stability and movement.

Jun 13, 2009 - Elisabeth Marshall

Shoulder injuries in tennis or racquetball happen because of the forces on the rotator cuff tendons. It is crucial to stretch the rotator cuff regularly.

May 2, 2010 - Suzanna McGee

Rotator cuffs heal quicker with Z Health movement exercises. Physical therapy is less painful, recovery easier and range of motion fully restored.

Sep 21, 2010 - Kathleen Armentano

A simple, straightforward way to increase bench press strength is to build up the rotator cuff muscles that are crucial to stabilizing the shoulders.

Oct 10, 2010 - Omid Adibnazari

Shoulder injuries are common in both recreational and high level athletes. Here are some suggestions to keep you in the game.

May 9, 2008 - Steven M. Cohen

Once shoulder injury has occurred, it's extremely difficult to repair. It only makes sense, then, to work to prevent damage to the shoulder.

Jun 21, 2009 - Wendy J Meyeroff

Exercise injuries can become chronic. So, be ready with facts on the most common exercise injuries, how to prevent them and what to do when it hurts to burn.

Jul 9, 2009 - Lizzie Elzingre

The rotator cuff muscles help to stabilize the shoulder joint. However injury, tears and sprains of these muscles are common and can cause painful tendonitis and bursitis

Nov 24, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

With Spring Training just around the corner, the Giants will have to make some big personnel decisions at every position on the diamond.

Feb 16, 2009 - Carlos Lorenzana

There are several theories as to why young athletes are incurring more overuse injuries. They include increased sport specialization, and a focus on year round sports.

Mar 28, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Shoulder injuries are common in all sports. Understanding the types of injuries and how they occur can provide important information for coaches to reduce injuries..

May 28, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Yoga practice can cause or aggravate a shoulder injury. Improper posture alignment, overextensions of the shoulder, weak wrists or hyper-extended elbows all contribute.

Feb 8, 2010 - Amy Andersen

When they are not candidates for surgery, most victims of overuse injuries are referred to a physical therapist. They then follow a prescribed stretching and strengthenin

Jun 22, 2009 - Nicole Adamson

Using ice on strains & sprains for the right duration will speed up recovery. Understanding your injury will help to determine when to use heat rather than ice.

Sep 14, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

Many women enjoy mind and body benefits of yoga throughout pregnancy. Some standing asanas involve extreme rotation of the torso and should be avoided or modified.

Jun 22, 2009 - Katrena Wells

Birth injury, or birth trauma, is on the minds of many expectant moms. Fortunately, nearly half of all birth injuries are preventable. Here's info every mom should know.

Sep 25, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

The knee joint is the most commonly injured in sports, accidents and wear and tear. The AC ligament is prone to sports injuries particularly in female athletes.

Feb 27, 2010 - Noreen Kassem

Spinning propellers can cause serious injury and death. Learn more about preventing these injuries and the new technology available to help in the effort

Mar 8, 2007 - Alan Sorum