In my two previous articles, I described the anatomy and physiology of the rotator cuff as well as the process involved in evaluating a suspected cuff injury.

In my two previous articles, I described the anatomy and physiology of the rotator cuff as well as the process involved in evaluating a suspected cuff injury.
This is a follow up to my previous article where I described the anatomy of the rotator cuff (FIGURE 1) and how it may become injured.
Bianca Andreescu, the prolific tennis superstar, made Canadian tennis history by winning both the U.S. Open and Rogers Cup in the summer of 2019. Prior to these incredible accomplishments, Andreescu suffered a rotator cuff tear which forced her to withdraw from competition and complete an intensive rehab program.
Swimmers shoulder is a soft-tissue condition caused by inflammation and is the most common injury in swimmers.
Swimming is a common sport and a pleasurable recreational past time. Whether you swim for enjoyment or for competition the proper stroke mechanics of the shoulder are important for prevention of shoulder pain and dysfunction.
The shoulder is a highly mobile joint. It is shaped like a ball and socket and has a very shallow contact where the arm bone and the shoulder blade intersect.