This blog is based on a recent study, published in BJSM (1). Why is this study important? Most swimmers will injure their shoulder at some point throughout their career. The term “swimmer’s shoulder”, coined in the 1970’s, remains relevant today due to ongoing challenges in preventing and effectively rehabilitating a sore or injured shoulder. Swimmer’s […]
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Managing hypermobility spectrum disorder
Why is this study important? Clinicians managing patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and shoulder symptoms constantly seek evidence-based approaches for effective interventions. This study directly addresses the comparison between high-load and low-load strengthening exercises, presenting valuable insights that can inform clinical decision-making and treatment strategies and summarises a recently published study (1). How did […]
The MSK playbook: Rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy.
Is it an acute tear or wear & metabolic disrepair? A community MSK approach to managing the painful shoulder. Key words: #MSKplaybook #Mindthesofttissuegap #rotatorcuff #tendinopathy #SEM #rotatorcufftear #subacromialimpingment Introduction: The rotator cuff muscles and tendons work as a dynamic structure to centralise the humeral head and aid movement, acting with the deltoid muscle and each other […]
Effectiveness of combined surgical and exercise-based interventions following primary traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This blog explains the effectiveness of exercises for first-time shoulder dislocations that occur in the forward direction due to a direct blow to the shoulder [primary traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation]. As an author group, we spent the last 3 years working through existing research to compile it into what is one of the highest levels […]
Arthroscopic capsular shift surgery in patients with atraumatic shoulder joint instability: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Keywords: shoulder instability: capsular shift; randomised clinical trial Why is this study important? Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint instability can occur in the absence of significant trauma (atraumatic instability) and may significantly impact physical, social and mental wellbeing. It is often managed with physical therapy but, if physical therapy fails to prevent recurrent dislocation, pain or impaired […]
Use of The O’Brien’s Active Compression Test to Evaluate SLAP Lesions and Acromioclavicular Lesions in Athletes
Shoulder injuries are common in sport, especially amongst overhead throwing athletes who use their upper arm and shoulder in an arc over head to propel a ball toward the opposing team. Athletes in repetitive overhead sports such as volleyball, baseball, and softball are at high risk of injuring their superior labrum and acromioclavicular (AC) joint […]