by Premier Orthopaedics | Sep 30, 2014 | Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is an integral part of shoulder treatment involving surgery. Physical therapy is done both before the surgery (pre-habilitation), and after surgery (post habilitation). Though not prevalent some years ago, the benefits of pre-hab are increasingly...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Sep 25, 2014 | Physical Therapy
In the majority of cases, most shoulder injuries should not require surgical intervention. However, a major tear in the rotator cuff – the tendon and ligaments that are attached to and enfold the head of the arm bone or humerus – does usually require surgery. While...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Sep 23, 2014 | Shoulder Surgery
In the competitive world of amateur and professional sports, winning or losing is literally determined in a matter of split seconds. Boxers thus push themselves harder so they can punch harder and faster; racquet game players train for speed and power too;...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Sep 18, 2014 | Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder surgery can be performed for a number of reasons, either as a preventative or a repair of an existing injury. It is tempting to believe that once you have been pain-free for a while, you can return to your normal gym exercise routine. With that being said,...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Sep 16, 2014 | Sports Injuries
Whether you’re a beginner athlete or you’ve been in the game for years, acupuncture can be a beneficial method for reducing the pain of injuries and improving your overall performance. This procedure is becoming more popular among runners and athletes for its...
