A shoulder impingement test is one way to diagnose a shoulder injury. Your physical therapist or doctor may perform one or more type of this physical exam on your shoulder to help determine the ...

The muscles of the rotator cuff are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The supraspinatus muscle allows abduction of the arm. Test its function using the empty-can test.

Your infraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up your rotator cuff. It plays a part in the movement and stability of your shoulder joint. You put your shoulder muscles to the test in ...

Tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff, a common sports injury, are painful and restricting. New research shows an approved therapy for osteoporosis, Forteo, may speed healing and improve patient ...

The Lakers' lost season took another directionless turn Thursday when preliminary results of an MRI exam showed a torn rotator cuff in Kobe Bryant's right shoulder.

Learn the causes of shoulder pain during front and lateral raises, proper form, and effective management techniques to prevent and alleviate discomfort.

NEW YORK -- Mets pitcher John Maine has tendinitis in his right rotator cuff and there's no timetable for his return. The Mets made the announcement Monday after the righty had an MRI exam. Maine ...

Texas Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi has been shut down for the remainder of the regular season with a right rotator cuff strain.