Proximal Humerus Fractures

Physical Therapy Protocols for Humeral Fractures

Your humerus is the upper arm bone that forms part of your shoulder and elbow joints. Roughly one in every 20 of all arm fractures occur in this bone. Protocols, or guidelines, for physical therapy following a humerus fracture vary according to a...

How to Increase Shoulder Range With Humerus Fracture Exercises

A humerus fracture is a breakage in the humerus bone at the top of the arm near the shoulder. The humerus connects to the shoulder bone, and the entire upper arm area is an extremely common place for injuries. After a trip to the doctor to receive...

Home Rehabilitation Exercises for a Broken Upper Humerus

If you've broken your upper humerus, or upper arm bone, you'll need to exercise at a pace suggested by your doctor or physical therapist for optimal healing, restoration of range of motion and mobility. Following instructions from your...

A Splint for a Humerus Fracture

The humerus is the long bone located between the elbow and the shoulder joints in the upper arm. The humerus is made up of three different anatomic parts: the proximal humerus, the shaft and the distal humerus. The proximal humerus is part of the...

Arm and Shoulder Rehab After a Broken Humerus

The humerus is the bone in the upper arm that runs from the elbow to the shoulder. Falls are the most common cause of fracture to the humerus. There are three types of fracture -- distal which is the lower humerus near the elbow, mid-shaft, and...

Common Injuries in Little League Baseball

Little League introduces many youngsters to baseball, creating a lifelong love for the sport. Unfortunately, Little League may also introduce children to injuries. Improper technique, poor practice habits and playing too much may all lead to...