Five of the most common injuries you should know before you take up bouldering - ANALYSIS: Climbing and bouldering might be exhilarating, but it isn’t without its risks reports Dan Baumgardt ...

Defined as a tear greater than 5 cm in the anterior-posterior dimension or a complete tear of two or more rotator cuff tendons, a massive rotator cuff tear can be caused by traumatic injuries or ...

The best rotator cuff injury treatment is decided upon by several factors. These cover tear severity, age, exercise level, health, and rotator cuff protocol adherence in general.

Most rotator-cuff tears are degenerative, atraumatic, and more prevalent with age. Nonoperative treatment, including physical therapy, is typically recommended; surgery is considered in some cases.

Several patients in their 50s and 60s have had their rotator cuff tear diagnosed on MRI. How accurate is MRI for this purpose? Could it be overinterpreted? —Jorge Guzman Ortiz, MD, Jayuya, P.R ...

Percutaneous orthobiologic treatment may be an effective alternative to home exercise therapy for treatment of rotator cuff tears, according to results published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ...

Rotator cuff tears may be repaired with surgery. Recovery may take several months or longer and require a period of complete rest followed by progressive rehabilitation.

Keep the Most Important Part of Your Shoulder Healthy and Injury-Free With These 6 Rotator Cuff Stretches A rotator cuff tear is a one-way ticket to pain and loss of mobility. These expert ...

Throwing the ball is a rather important part of playing quarterback. That could make Deshaun Watson's rotator cuff injury a cause for concern.

Recovery from rotator cuff surgery can take several months and involves physical therapy to help restore strength and range of motion in the shoulder.