Shoulder pain may not always be due to an injury or a trauma. In some cases, your shoulder pain may occur due to routine use, and usually occurs after the age of 25. If you are in a profession that involves heavy lifting or repetitive use of the...
The shoulder joint is a shallow ball-and-socket joint between the humerus (upper-arm bone) and the glenoid fossa of the scapula (shoulder blade.) The shoulder is a unique joint in that it has only one bony attachment to the rest of the skeleton in...
The shoulder joint consists of the humerus, scapula and clavicle, which are attached by a five articulations and a system of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Because the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint and has the highest range of motion...
Active range of motion exercises for the shoulder are possible to do by yourself if you have the strength to do so. As part of a rehabilitation program, you may first need to have someone perform passive range of motion (ROM) exercises on you....
For optimal functionality when performing everday activities or when engaging in sports, your shoulder joint needs to be able to move in a variety of directions. Even though your shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body, mobility can...
Passive exercises for the shoulder require two people. One person gets to relax and let his shoulder be stretched while another person, the helper, manipulates the arm throughout its range of motion. Active stretches, where a person uses his...
Passive exercise means you sit back and let someone else do the work for you. Sometimes after an injury or surgery, a person needs someone else such as a caregiver to move his shoulder for him. A physical therapist or her aide may need to do these...
Your shoulder's ball-and-socket joint provides the most range of movement out of all your body's joints. This freedom of movement is why the shoulder is the most susceptible to injury. Shoulder dislocation occurs when your arm slips out of the...
Shoulder passive range of motion (PROM) exercises involve moving your shoulder through its various ranges of motion, which include flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation and external rotation, without any voluntary assistance....
An injured shoulder can lead to a frozen or stiff shoulder because of the tendency to not move it to avoid pain. Range of motion stretching exercises can help you maintain mobility in your shoulder and prevent your shoulder from locking up. Use...
Pain in your shoulders could be a sign of shoulder impingement. Such an injury may be due to several factors including an inflamed bursa or pillow like sac pushing against a tendon. Impingement may also result from injured and weak rotator cuff...
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body. If you have suffered an injury, your range of motion shoulder exercises will be one of the most important aspects of your recovery; however, be sure to speak to your doctor or physical...
Range-of-motion exercises for the shoulder post-op need to be done as soon as possible after surgery to reduce stiffness, lower pain levels and minimize risks of injury. Exercises should restore your shoulder's range of motion in a gentle and...
Passive range of motion, or PROM, of your shoulder means someone else exercises your shoulder by moving your arm for you. Increased passive range of motion reduces the occurrence of adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, according to a 2003...
Your shoulder is a unique joint that supports arm movements in many different directions. Your shoulder enables you to perform daily tasks such as lifting things over your head, opening a door, closing a trunk and lifting a baby. A stiff shoulder...
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body, but certain conditions such as athletic injuries, arthritis, stroke or breast cancer can result in decreased range of motion. It is important to increase shoulder ROM to allow for functional...
Your shoulder is made up of the clavicle, or collarbone, the humerus, which is the bone in your upper arm, and the scapula, which is your shoulder blade. Two of these three bones--the clavicle and the humerus--can be fractured easily if you are...
Your shoulder joint can move throughout a large range of motion, working through flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. When you lose this range of motion, activities of daily living can be particularly difficult. If you...
Injuries, swollen tissue surrounding the shoulder joints, arthritis and stiff muscles may hinder your shoulder's movements and capabilities. A full range of motion in your shoulder makes it easier to do certain activities, including lifting your...
Shoulder range of motion is crucial for functional activities such as dressing, and is of vital importance for most sports. Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, restrictions in range of motion are easily noticed. Increased...
Range of motion of the shoulder is the amount of movement ability that you have in the shoulder area. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint, which allows for a great deal of movement. Restriction of motion can be caused by injury to the...
Tight muscles or an injury to the shoulder joint may decrease your shoulder range of motion. Exercises to improve the range of motion at your shoulders may be done passively or actively. Passive exercises do not require any work from you while an...
Performing range-of-motion exercises on a regular basis may help alleviate the symptoms associated with shoulder osteoarthritis, a condition characterized by the breakdown of cartilage within the joint, potentially causing localized pain and...
Loss of shoulder range of motion can stem from an array of causes, including arthritis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic injury, fracture and rotator cuff tear. When you have decreased range of motion in your shoulders you will experience more...
Your shoulder is one of the most flexible and complex joints in your body. But it can also be one of the most overused joints, leading to rotator cuff injuries and normal wear and tear. If you've had surgery to repair your shoulder, your doctor...
Your shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Three bones make up this ball-and-socket joint, allowing you to move your arm in wide range of motion to almost any position to the...
Exercises to improve range of motion for an injured shoulder can be completed with a vast array of equipment options. Therapists often choose to use a wand or dowel rod to facilitate proper form during exercise and allow your weak arm to be helped...
Range of motion exercises for arms and shoulders will help you improve your circulation, reduce stiffness, and help to keep your joints flexible. These exercises can be done once or twice per day. Range of motion involves getting your joints to...
Active assisted range of motion exercises are "for people who can move their muscles with a little help or who can move their joints but feel pain when they do," according to the Merck Manual. These exercises are important in restoring the range...
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