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 […]
Shoulder Bursitis- Why an Accurate Diagnosis is Important
Shoulder bursitis is one of the most common findings that show up on a shoulder ultrasound. But what exactly is shoulder bursitis? A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between structures in many joints throughout the body. The shoulder has five different bursae. When a bursa becomes inflamed, it is referred […]
What are AC Joint Sprains & How Do We Treat Them?
AC or acromioclavicular joint sprains are a very common injury in contact sport athletes – accounting for 40-50% of shoulder injuries in contact sports. They also commonly occur in motor vehicle accidents. They usually occur following a fall on the shoulder or elbow. Basic Anatomy of the Acromioclavicular (AC) JointThe AC Joint is where the […]
