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The Stiff Shoulder, is it Frozen?

Frozen shoulder girl

A stiff shoulder is when there is loss of the full range of movement of the shoulder. Both controlled movement (active) as well as uncontrolled movement (passively moved by an external force) are limited.   Main diagnosis of a stiff shoulder: Frozen shoulder Glenohumeral Joint Osteo Arthritis (generally older >50 and gradual progression of pain …

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The Infamous Rotator Cuff, non-traumatic Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain anatomy

Did you know that 1 in every 50 adults seeks medical care for a new shoulder pain every year? (1) Shoulder pain is quite a common complaint, with 50% of the population having an episode annually. (2)   Shoulder pain can be very debilitating (more than a knee or back pain) because it forms such …

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