1. The Physician And Sportsmedicine: Rotator Cuff Injury rotator cuff injury Addressing Overhead Overuse. Preston M. Wolin, MD; Joyce A. Tarbet, MD. THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE VOL 25 - NO. 6 - JUNE 97 Acute macrotraumatic rotator cuff injury http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1997/06jun/wolin.htm

Rotator Cuff Injury: Addressing Overhead Overuse Preston M. Wolin, MD; Joyce A. Tarbet, MD THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 25 - NO. 6 - JUNE 97 In Brief: Rotator cuff injuries in sports are usually a result of microtrauma from repetitive movements. Classic, or primary, impingement results directly from overhead motions, and secondary impingement is related to underlying shoulder instability. A variety of physical maneuvers are used to assess pain, muscle weakness, and shoulder stability. The workup also includes plain x-rays, supplemented by other imaging tests if a cuff tear is suspected. Nonoperative treatment, which may include steroid injections, is often effective for an inflamed rotator cuff tendon. Surgery is indicated if the patient has no improvement after at least 6 weeks of physical therapy. F or competitive or recreational athletes involved in baseball, tennis, or swimming, shoulder disordersespecially rotator cuff injuriescan be debilitating. Though medical understanding of rotator cuff injuries has improved greatly, successful diagnosis and treatment of patients still depend on understanding the mechanisms of injury and ruling out shoulder instability, particularly in athletes who use overhead motions. The keys to success include tailoring the treatment to the diagnosis and prescribing appropriate rehabilitation programs, either alone or in combination with surgery. Functional Anatomy The subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles are collectively referred to as the rotator cuff. Together with the deltoid, they place the arm in the overhead position essential in many sports.

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(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Sports Medicine Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injury Last Updated: January 28, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff tendonitis, supraspinatus tendonitis, subacromial tendonitis, impingement syndrome, shoulder injury, shoulder pain AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Gerard A Malanga, MD , Director of Sports, Spine, and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey Coauthor(s): Stephen G Andrus, MD , Sports Medicine Fellow, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, UMDNJ; Jay Bowen, DO , Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator Sports Medicine Fellowship, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kessler Rehabilitation Corporation Gerard A Malanga, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

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SymptomSolutions, Inc. The New Look Of Health And Wellness Rotator Cuff Injury The rotator cuff muscles are a group of 4 muscles that support and help move the shoulder joint. They are prone to injury due to their relatively small size and the enormous demands placed on them during shoulder movements (i.e. throwing motions). Symptoms - Symptoms include pain with certain movements of the shoulder (such as raising the arm to the side or rotating the shoulder), weakness of the muscles, and possibly tender points around the shoulder. The pain may be more intense at night. Cause - The tendons of the rotator cuff muscles are injured by overuse or repetitive movements of the shoulder (i.e. sports that involve throwing, hitting, lifting or swimming). The muscles may also become impinged under the bony structures of the shoulder causing the muscle fibers to tear and become inflamed (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome). Diagnosis - Observation of the aforementioned symptoms will be noted and should be evaluated by a physician. The evaluation may include a physical examination complete with orthopedic tests, and possible a MRI or arthroscopy (viewing a joint) to evaluate the degree of damage. Treatment - Severe tears may require surgery to repair. Less severe injuries may respond to conservative treatment such as ice or NSAID (non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug) medication following the injury. Rest and avoidance of excess motion at the shoulder is needed for recovery. After pain and inflammation have been relieved, light exercise, as recommended by a physician, may be added.

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Search this site Rehabiltation Stretching Strengthening Sports massage Rotator Cuff Injury What are the rotator cuf muscles? The rotator cuff muscles control rotation of the shoulder. They consist of the infraspinatus, teres minor and supraspinatus which rotate the shoulder outwards and the subscapularis which is one of the muscles which rotate the shoulder inwards. These muscles are put under a great deal of strain especially in throwing events and racket sports where your arm is above your head a lot. A sudden sharp pain in the shoulder would indicate a possible rupture of a tendon, while a gradual onset is more likely to be inflammation. Symptoms also include: Pain on overhead activity such as throwing or racket sports. Pain when you bend the arm and rotate it outwards against resistance. Pain on the outside of the shoulder possibly radiating down into the arm. Pain in the shoulder which is worse at night.

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Search this site Rotator cuff Stretching Strengthening Sports massage Rehabilitation (Rotator cuff injury) The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before beginning rehabilitation. Rehabilitation of rotator cuff injuries should consist of reducing initial pain and inflammation, identifying and correcting any should abnormalities that might increase the chance of rotator cuf injury, regaining full shoulder mobility and finally strengthening up the joint Your chance of the injury recurring are increased by any of the following: If you have an unstable shoulder joint. An unstable shoulder joint means that there is a lot of movement and weakness in the joint. If you are not sure, see a sports injury professional. Failure to recognise this may mean the injury is likely to recur. If you have poor technique or bad training habits. Overuse or training too hard is just as likely to cause injury as poor technique. If you are not sure, find a good coach.

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var TlxPgNm='id34'; TheChiropracticVillage home Back To Can Chiropractic Help Me? Rotator Cuff Injury The rotator cuff is made up of shoulder joint capsule and the group of muscles which are responsible for shoulder movement. Biceps tendon injury is the most common shoulder injury. Aside from complete or partial rupture of the biceps tendon is susceptible to tendinitis. For more information please see other commonly shoulder conditions.

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Sports Injury Newsletter Subscribe for FREE! View a Printer Friendly Version A Guide for the Treatment Have you ever been working out at the gym, pushing a heavy weight and heard a popping sound in your shoulder. Or what about skiing down the slopes, and landing shoulder first in the snow at the bottom. Or maybe just having a friendly game of tennis, when all of a sudden there's a sharp pain in your shoulder. These are all signs of the same thing; a shoulder injury. Whether you want to call it a frozen shoulder, a rotator cuff tear or tendinitis shoulder, it's really all the same. A tear or strain in the rotator cuff muscles and tendons. The shoulder joint is a truly remarkable creation. It's quite a complex formation of bones, muscles and tendons and provides a great range of motion for your arm. The only downside to this extensive range of motion is a lack of stability, which can make the shoulder joint vulnerable to injury. Lets have a quick look at the shoulder joint in a little more detail. The shoulder is made up of three bones, and the tendons of four muscles. (Remember, tendons attach muscle to bone.) The bones are called the "Scapula," the "Humerus" and the "Clavicle." Or, in layman's terms, the shoulder blade, the upper arm bone and the collarbone, respectively. The four muscles which make up the shoulder joint are called, the "Supraspinatus," the "Infraspinatus," the "Teres Minor" and the "Subscapularis." It is the tendons of these muscles, which connect to the bones, that help to move your arm.

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Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff injury is one of the most common injuries in athletes. Injuries to the shoulders of football quarterbacks, baseball pitchers, swimmers, tennis players, skiers and weightlifters are good examples. It may end a career, or just be a temporary disabling injury. An overhead type of activity that is done too much or too hard usually causes these injuries. It may involve an everyday activity such as painting, rearranging shelves, or sports like tennis or swimming. The symptoms vary, but generally involve shoulder or upper arm pain. This may be constant with only certain movements, like reaching back or overhead. If the pain is limited to just specific parts of overhead movements, it is usually a rotator cuff injury. The pain may wake you up at night when you roll a certain way. You may or may not have a restricted motion. You may have weakness in the arm, especially when trying to lift. Unfortunately, the rotator cuff muscles are small and do not have great endurance. If you do an overhead activity like swimming or pitching over and over, the muscles get tired. The more fatigued they get, the more trouble they have holding the bones apart. Then you fall into the trap. Since the rotator cuff tendons are between two bones, they begin to rub. As they rub, they get irritated. As they get irritated, the muscles lose strength. Since their job is to prevent the bones from rubbing together, you can see the problem. You are injuries the muscle that need to act as a safety device.

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What is the rotator cuff in the shoulder? What is impingement syndrome? How does impingement syndrome relate to rotator cuff disease? Why do some people develop impingement and rotator cuff disease and others do not? ... How successful is rotator cuff surgery? What is the rotator cuff in the shoulder? The rotator cuff is a group of flat tendons which fuse together and surround the front, back, and top of the shoulder joint like a cuff on a shirt sleeve. These tendons are connected individually to short, but very important, muscles that originate from the scapula . When the muscles contract, they pull on the rotator cuff tendon, causing the shoulder to rotate upward, inward, or outward, hence the name "rotator cuff." What is impingement syndrome? The uppermost tendon of the rotator cuff, the supraspinatus tendon , passes beneath the bone on the top of the shoulder, called the acromion . In some people, the space between the undersurface of the acromion and the top of the humeral head is quite

10. Rotator Cuff Injury rotator cuff injury. What is a rotator cuff injury? A rotator cuff injury is a strain or tear in the group of tendons and muscles that hold your shoulder joint together and help move your shoulder . http://www.beryl.net/htl/muscles/22817.htm

Rotator Cuff Injury What is a rotator cuff injury? A rotator cuff injury is a strain or tear in the group of tendons and muscles that hold your shoulder joint together and help move your shoulder. How does it occur? A rotator cuff injury may result from: What are the symptoms? The symptoms of a torn rotator cuff are: How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will perform a physical exam and check your shoulder for pain, tenderness, and loss of motion as you move your arm in all directions. Your doctor also will ask whether your shoulder pain began suddenly or gradually. An x-ray may be done to rule out fractures and bone spurs. Based on these results, your doctor may order other tests and procedures either right away or later, including: What is the treatment? A tendon in your shoulder can be inflamed, partially torn, or completely torn. What is done about it depends on how torn it is and how much it hurts. If your tear is a minor one, it can be left to heal by itself if it doesn't interfere with your everyday activities. Your treatment plan should include: If you have a bad tear, you may need to have it repaired by arthroscopy. Arthroscopy is also used to perform surgery on a joint, not only for seeing its interior. The rough edges of a torn tendon can be trimmed and left to heal. Larger tears can be stitched back together. After surgery, your treatment plan will include physical therapy to strengthen your shoulder as it heals.

11. Rotator Cuff Injury A rotator cuff injury is a common cause of shoulder pain and weakness. A rotatorcuff injury damages the tendons around the shoulder joint. rotator cuff injury. http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/rotatorcuff/a/rotatorcuff.htm

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Rotator Cuff Injury Whether you swing a racquet, a bat, or a golf club, if you do it long and hard enough, chances are you'll develop a rotator cuff problem. The cuff is made up of four muscles that cause the shoulder to rotate in and out. All of those muscles are prone to become irritated or injured from over-use or trauma. Bone spurs, tears, and ruptures pose an additional risk. Conservative treatment is recommended. This may include rest, ice, and anti- inflammatory drugs. If surgery is necessary, the prognosis is good! 92-percent of patients report positive results up to five-years after the surgery. As usual, an ounce of prevention is the best way to stay in the swing of things! Home Fitness Store Back to Wellness Principles Guest book

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15. EMedicine - Rotator Cuff Injuries : Article By Eileen C Quintana, MD Pain is the most common symptom encountered with rotator cuff injury. Perform a routinexray examination in every patient with suspected rotator cuff injury. http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic512.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Trauma And Orthopedics Rotator Cuff Injuries Last Updated: August 7, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Eileen C Quintana, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Coauthor(s): Richard Sinert, DO , Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, State University of New York College of Medicine; Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kings County Hospital Center Eileen C Quintana, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Emergency Physicians , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Joseph A Salomone III, MD

16. EMedicine Health - Rotator Cuff Injury Overview A rotator cuff injury is an injury to 1 or more of the 4 muscles in the shoulder. Youare in Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder, rotator cuff injury, Overview, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5582-1.asp

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17. EMedicine Health - Rotator Cuff Injury Exams And Tests A rotator cuff injury is an injury to 1 or more of the 4 muscles in theshoulder. This Shoulder, rotator cuff injury, Exams and Tests, History. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5582-5.asp

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Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injury and Rotator Cuff Exercises To Visit the World's Largest Encyclopedia of SPORT SPECIFIC TRAINING – CLICK HERE CLICK HERE A Guide for the Treatment Have you ever been working out at the gym, pushing a heavy weight and heard a popping sound in your shoulder. Or what about skiing down the slopes, and landing shoulder first in the snow at the bottom. Or maybe just having a friendly game of tennis, when all of a sudden there's a sharp pain in your shoulder. These are all signs of the same thing; a shoulder injury. Whether you want to call it a frozen shoulder, a rotator cuff tear or tendinitis shoulder, it's really all the same. A tear or strain in the rotator cuff muscles and tendons. The shoulder joint is a truly remarkable creation. It's quite a complex formation of bones, muscles and tendons and provides a great range of motion for your arm. The only downside to this extensive range of motion is a lack of stability, which can make the shoulder joint vulnerable to injury. Lets have a quick look at the shoulder joint in a little more detail. The shoulder is made up of three bones, and the tendons of four muscles. (Remember, tendons attach muscle to bone.) The bones are called the "Scapula," the "Humerus" and the "Clavicle." Or, in layman's terms, the shoulder blade, the upper arm bone and the collarbone, respectively.

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20. What Is The Rotator Cuff? Although the rotator cuff can tear suddenly as a result of a serious injury, mostrotator cuff problems develop over time. Facts about rotator cuff injury. http://yourmedicalsource.com/library/rotatorcuff/RCI_whatis.html

Rotator Cuff Injury Place mouse pointer over this symbol for definition. What Is The Rotator Cuff? What Are The Symptoms Of Rotator Cuff Problems? How Are Rotator Cuff Problems Diagnosed? How Are Rotator Cuff Problems Treated? ... Additional Sources Of Information Other helpful websites: Yahoo! Health WebMD NIH What Is The Rotator Cuff? The term "rotator cuff" refers to a group of four tendons that attach four shoulder muscles to the upper arm. Tendons are stringy tissues that attach muscle to bone. A healthy shoulder is the most versatile joint in the human body. It has a wider "range of motion," which means it can move more freely, and in more directions, than any other joint. The shoulder's versatility enables us to retrieve soup cans from the cupboard, to hammer nails, swing golf clubs, roll bowling balls, and perform thousands of other activities. The shoulder's flexibility is due to its unique structure. Like the hip, the shoulder is a "ball-and-socket" joint - a "ball" at the top of the upper arm bone (the humerus) fits neatly into a "socket" formed by the shoulder blade (scapula). But unlike hip joints, where the ball sits in a deep, well-protected socket, the shoulder socket is very shallow. As a result, the shoulder is the most frequently dislocated major joint in the body. It's also prone to a variety of other injuries and chronic problems that can be painful and hinder a person's ability to perform ordinary tasks.

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