Whether tossing a football, swimming, or painting the ceiling, you demand a lot from your shoulders. However, unlike the big joints of your lower body, soft tissues are the main form of support for ...

The rotator cuff supports the structural integrity of the shoulder joint through an interconnected group of four muscles. It's a fascinating matrix of functionality that allows the shoulder to operate ...

IF YOU'VE EVER felt a pinch of pain in the shoulder when you reach for something above your head, you know how vital proper function of the joint is for your everyday life. Once you hit the gym, ...

Overhead press exercises, lateral raises and one-arm rows are just a few exercises that address one or more areas of the deltoid. Beyond that, specific rotator cuff exercises can also be beneficial.

Strengthen and stabilize your shoulders using these three exercises and a resistance band.

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff repair surgery is used to fix torn shoulder tendons ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been trying to increase my upper body strength, but am having difficulties. I am almost 70 and female, and have been moderately active. I exercise daily for 30 minutes using a ...

What exactly is the rotator cuff? It is a term that is widely used on television and radio but can sometimes be a little confusing and not completely understood. The rotator cuff is a group of four ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DALLAS — At the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Bradley S. Lambert, PhD, discussed the use of upper ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been trying to increase my upper body strength, but am having difficulties. I am almost 70 and female, and have been moderately active. I exercise daily for 30 minutes using a ...