The rotator cuff supports the structural integrity of the shoulder joint through an interconnected group of four muscles. It's a fascinating matrix of functionality that allows the shoulder to operate ...

My sense is that most people view the rotator cuff in the same way, so I'll shed a little light on this important muscle group this week. Plus, I have an exercise that addresses one of the key ...

Strengthening it could be the difference between independence in your later years, or an inability to complete simple daily tasks ...

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18–31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with ...

Why are fat deposits more likely to occur after tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff, compared to other types of muscle injuries? An increased propensity of stem cells within with rotator cuff muscles ...

New research explores stem cells in the rotator cuff in hopes of understanding why fatty accumulation happens at the tear site, instead of proper muscle healing. Rotator cuff tears are common injuries ...

IF YOU'VE EVER felt a pinch of pain in the shoulder when you reach for something above your head, you know how vital proper function of the joint is for your everyday life. Once you hit the gym, ...

Lower-than-normal levels of sex hormones can increase the risk of shoulder injuries in men and women, according to a new study. The research conducted at the University of Utah, specifically examined ...

Why are fat deposits more likely to occur after tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff, compared to other types of muscle injuries? An increased propensity of stem cells within with rotator cuff muscles ...

NFL Network's Ian Rapaport reported Sunday morning that Saints quarterback Drew Brees is battling a sprain in his rotator cuff. Brees told Saints beat reporters Wednesday that he's facing a bruised ...