Training the Shoulder: Building Strength Through Rotator Cuff Stability
When most people think of shoulder training, they picture big deltoids and overhead presses. For long-term shoulder health and injury prevention, however, the real stabilisers are the rotator cuff muscles. These four small muscles—supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—act as dynamic stabilisers. They don’t create large movements like the deltoids, but they keep the humeral […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Why Strength and Control Matter in Rehab
Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain we see in clinic. The rotator cuff plays a vital role in controlling and stabilising the shoulder during movement—so when it’s injured, even simple tasks like reaching overhead or lifting a light object can become uncomfortable or difficult. Whether the issue is […]
Upper limb pain in the lifter: A physiotherapy perspective
Upper limb pain is a common problem among lifters of all levels of experience. It can occur in any of the joints of the upper limb, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. There are a number of factors that can contribute to upper limb pain in lifters, including: Common upper limb injuries in lifters […]
Common Cricket Injuries & How We Treat Them
Cricket is a national sport that is popular amongst our culture. Whether you’re playing professionally for a club or just playing some backyard cricket at your annual family barbeque, it is a sport that brings our communities and families together. However, there are some common injuries such as strains, sprains, fractures or bruising that can […]
Rotator cuff injuries
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. These muscles help to stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for overhead or shoulder elevation movements. Rotator cuff injuries are common in athletes and people who engage in overhead activities, such as swimming, tennis and baseball. They can also […]
