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What is shoulder bursitis

What is shoulder bursitis

Shoulder bursitis is where  the bursa in the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, resulting in pain. It can be cause by overuse. Here are some ways you can help. What Is Shoulder Bursitis? Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of the bursa in the shoulder joint. The bursa is a fluid filled sac…

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What are the causes, stages and treatment for a frozen shoulder?

What are the causes, stages and treatment for a frozen shoulder?

A frozen shoulder can cause severe pain, loss of function and eventually loss of movement from stiffness. Let’s take a look at the different stages, causes, issues and treatments. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is often mistaken for a rotator cuff injury during the early phases. However, adhesive capsulitis has a…

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How to prevent common injuries when playing tennis

How to prevent common injuries when playing tennis

Pain in the wrist, arm and elbow is fairly common amongst tennis players. Tennis is quite strenuous on the arm as a whole, and injury is usually the result of chronic overuse, poor technique or incorrect equipment, however acute injuries also occur from impact or tripping over. If you are experiencing…

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Common causes of shoulder injuries

Common causes of shoulder injuries

QUESTION: A 18 year-old male is experiencing acute pain in the shoulder after suffering a heavy knock while playing rugby on the weekend. The pain worsens when he tries to move his arm and it’s making it difficult to sleep. What Is It? The shoulder is a complex region with…

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