Initial Post-Injury Management For shoulder injuries to heal, a thorough rotator cuff protocol is crucial. Right away rest and ice should be used to reduce strain and inflammation.

Kobe Bryant, who injured his shoulder in the second half Wednesday, suffered a torn rotator cuff, preliminary results of MRI exam show.

Kobe Bryant, who injured his shoulder in the second half Wednesday, suffered a torn rotator cuff, preliminary results of MRI exam show.

Kobe Bryant, who injured his shoulder in the second half Wednesday, suffered a torn rotator cuff, preliminary results of MRI exam show.

Kobe Bryant, who injured his shoulder in the second half Wednesday, suffered a torn rotator cuff, preliminary results of MRI exam show.

Exercise is great for your joints, but some common moves can worsen shoulder health. A physical therapist shares the worst exercises for your rotator cuff.

Kobe Bryant, who injured his shoulder in the second half Wednesday, suffered a torn rotator cuff, preliminary results of MRI exam show.