Shoulder Sprain: When to heat and when to ice?

A shoulder sprain refers to the condition when there is a tear in the shoulder ligament. As the ligament is the main connection between a bone and a muscle, most patients experience immense pain or numbness in the affected area. Patients may also experience redness and inflammation due to fluid accumulation in the affected area. What causes shoulder sprain, and what are its symptoms? Common causes of shoulder sprains include sudden movements and jerks, falls, sports injuries, car accidents, and lifting heavy objects. It may also be associated with chronic conditions such as improper body posture, as it negatively impacts ...
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Pitcher’s Shoulder

The pitcher's shoulder, also known as the Thrower's shoulder, is a condition that is quite common among athletes who repeatedly make use of their shoulder. It is more common in athletes that play sports such as basketball, cricket, and tennis, where they require to swiftly move the shoulder in a swinging motion. In most cases, it is caused due to chronic irritation of the muscles around the shoulder. What is pitcher's or thrower's shoulder? Pitcher's shoulder refers to an injury to the shoulder joint caused by the repetitive overhead throwing motion used in pitching. This can result in damage to ...
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Nerve compression syndrome: How to treat it?

Nerve compression syndrome, as the term suggests, is a group of diseases that are caused due to the compression of a nerve. It is also known as nerve entrapment or pinched nerve. This commonly occurs when a nerve is compressed or squeezed by surrounding tissues, such as muscles, bones, cartilage, or tendons. The pressure imparted on the surrounding tissues and organs can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or other symptoms along the affected nerve's path. Where can it happen? Nerve compression syndrome can occur in various parts of the body, including the neck, back, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet ...
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What other shoulder conditions have symptoms similar to Rotator cuff tears?

The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles and tendons that attaches the bone of your upper arm to the shoulder blade. These groups of muscles facilitate movement and maintain stability in your shoulder joint. But sometimes, because of overusing, strain, and aging, a common type of injury occurs called rotator cuff tears that lead to pain and disabilities. However, there are some other shoulder conditions that show symptoms similar to rotator cuff tears.Different shoulder conditions that show symptoms the same as rotator cuff tears Biceps tendinitis The tendons present in your biceps are attached to the shoulder joint ...
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Preventive physiotherapy

With healthcare shifting towards prevention methods, a physiotherapist's role in promoting wellness and promotion is expanding. In such cases, preventive physiotherapy is one of the best choices. Physiotherapy treatment is required for proper rehabilitation and recovery. A physiotherapist helps when someone suffers from difficulty bearing the pain and is an effective measure for taking good care of physical health. As per some professional physiotherapists, when people take good care of themselves, they can decrease the injury risk or even get injuries. People mainly suffer from injuries because of fall and slip accidents or sleeping in the wrong posture. Sometimes sitting ...
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Rehabilitation after shoulder debridement surgery

Shoulder debridement surgery is a medical procedure where damaged, infected, or inflamed tissues in the shoulder joint are removed. This is a minimally invasive procedure that is carried out arthroscopically to repair the affected joint. It is best for treating injuries caused by accidents or joint weakening because of old age, including the filling of bone spurs.Importance of Rehabilitation after shoulder debridement surgery Shoulder debridement surgery reduces pain and enhances mobility, but rehabilitation after shoulder debridement surgery is important for complete and fast recovery. After the surgery, rehabilitation helps regain the shoulder's motion, function, and strength. It usually starts immediately ...
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