The shoulder muscles are responsible for maintaining the widest range of motion of any joint in your body. This flexibility is also what makes the shoulder prone to instability and injury. Muscles, ...

Imagine performing everyday movements like showering, putting your hair in a ponytail, getting dressed, and reaching for groceries off a high shelf with total ease. Those are all signs of good ...

Whether you’re in your early twenties or over 50, keeping your upper body loose and free of unwanted tension is always a good idea. Tightness in your back and shoulders can come from many things, like ...

Don't let a nagging shoulder ache sideline your fitness goals—master these three essential stability exercises to build a ...

We tend to put a lot of weight on our shoulders without even realizing it. Whether you’re carrying heavy grocery bags or lifting your arms to grab something overhead, you’re bound to experience ...

“The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in your body, capable of a wide range of motion. This flexibility allows you to reach, lift, throw, and carry with ease. Shoulder injuries can develop from ...

This article was medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports medicine specialist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 17, 2019. The shoulders are the most flexible joint ...

Many people have heard the term shoulder instability but have wondered what that means. So, what is shoulder instability? Many structures are responsible for stabilizing your shoulders. This includes ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A procedure that reverses the shoulder joint can help people reduce pain, overcome an injury and get back full range of motion. The surgery gives immediate results. For those in ...

Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...

Total shoulder arthroplasty is a procedure that replaces the shoulder with an artificial joint. The surgeon removes the ball of the shoulder and places a metal stem that goes into the arm bone, or ...