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Physical Therapy Exercises for Recovery From a Clavicle Fracture
A fractured clavicle, or fractured collarbone, generally occurs from a fall onto the shoulder or after enough pressure is placed on the bone that it breaks. The fracture may be partial or complete and often requires surgical repair or immobilization while it heals.
Source: Verywell health
Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.
Source: Verywell health
Shoulder Pain When Throwing a Ball
The throwing motion causes very high torque and acceleration forces that act on the shoulder joint and the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that surround the joint.
Source: Verywell health
Exercises to Regain Strength After Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder replacement surgery is done to treat severe shoulder arthritis.1 This occurs when the cartilage of the ball and socket joint wears away. This leads to pain, limited motion, and difficulty performing basic functional tasks with your shoulder and arm.
Source: Verywell health
Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy
Chronic shoulder pain is a common and multifactorial condition. Suprascapular nerve neuropathy, although relatively uncommon, may lead to pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy as a result of extrinsic compression, trauma, or inflammation. When it occurs in the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, overall shoulder function may be further compromised, complicating both diagnostic assessment and therapeutic decisionmaking.
Source: Cureus
