Tag Archives: shoulder

Physical Therapy and the Shoulder Joint Replacement: Returning to the highest level of function

| October 12, 2017

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Shoulder replacement surgeries have dramatically increased in number over the past few decades. There are nearly 53,000 shoulder replacement surgeries performed in the United States annually. Over the years there have been dramatic advances in the surgical procedure and rehabilitation allowing it to enjoy a success rate […]

Frozen Shoulder: What Women Need to Know

| April 7, 2017

Frozen shoulder, medically referred to as adhesive capsulitis, is a common disorder in which the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and stiff, greatly restricting motion and causing chronic pain. The condition is much more common in women than in men. In fact according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and […]

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