Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common types of shoulder injuries. Here, we explain to you the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Understanding more about these injuries ...

Shoulder pain is often related to rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff stabilizes the ball of the shoulder joint in the socket and is involved with daily shoulder movements. Repetitive lifting ...

Manny Pacquiao is expected to undergo surgery later this week for a rotator cuff tear that he failed to disclose before he lost a highly anticipated boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in ...

This week we are going to discuss something which is slightly controversial and concerns a matter of clinical assessment of a rotator cuff injury in the shoulder. The rotator cuff is a group of fou… ...

Rotator cuff injuries cause pain in your shoulder and upper arm. The pain may be most noticeable when you reach up or out -- when you comb your hair or slip your arm into a sleeve, for example.

This option works even if the entire rotator cuff is damaged and is especially helpful for older adults or those with arthritis. It offers a high chance of pain relief and improved function.

Specifically, stabilization is a theoretical stationary movement, yet essential for injury prevention, as instability likely irritates the rotator cuff muscles during fatigue.

Pain on movement or sharp pain on lifting can indicate that you have a problem with the rotator cuff muscles, and/or their tendons.

At least one person in 10 over age 60 experiences pain, disability and a diminished quality of life because of damaged tissues in the rotator cuff.

Rotator cuff injury can be a tendinitis, a strain, or a tear of the rotator cuff muscles. The rotator cuff is made up of four tendons that fuse to surround the shoulder joint.