Shoulder Injuries Guides
Shoulder Sprains and Strains
What is a shoulder sprain or strain? A shoulder sprain or strain involves an injury to the soft tissues of the shoulder. A shoulder sprain involves damage to the ligaments (the bands of tissue that connect bones together) and strains involve injuries to muscles and tendons. Injuries often happen during...
Rotator Cuff Injury
What is rotator cuff injury? The rotator cuff comprises a quartet of tendons and muscles that meet at the top of the humerus – the upper arm bone. Together, they form what is known as the ‘cuff’, holding the arm in place and allowing it to move freely. Despite being...
Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendonitis
What is rotator cuff calcific tendonitis? Rotator cuff calcific tendonitis is the accumulation of calcium in the rotator cuff. Calcium forms in the tendon causing a build up of stress on the tendon, as well as causing irritation which leads to shoulder pain. Exactly what causes rotator cuff calcific tendonitis is...
Shoulder Separation
What is shoulder separation? A shoulder separation is the partial or total separation of two parts of the shoulder: the collarbone (the clavicle) and the tip of the shoulder blade (the acromion). A shoulder separation is classified on the basis of how badly the ligaments are injured. A forceful, direct...