Jul 10, 2021 / Guide

Little league shoulder is an overuse injury often seen in young athletes that affects the upper part of the throwing arm, just below the shoulder.

Mar 12, 2023 / Guide

A proximal humerus fracture is a serious injury to the humerus bone in the shoulder joint that requires immediate treatment. Physical therapy is essential to preserve shoulder function, with or without surgery.

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

Jun 25, 2024 / Guide

A wrist fracture is a break in one of the bones near the wrist. People who have experienced a broken wrist may need physical therapy to regain normal wrist motion, strength, and function.

Feb 5, 2020 / Guide

Shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgery to replace all or part of the shoulder joint.

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No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain free. Learn about physical therapy for effective, safe pain management.

Feb 20, 2025 / Guide

A tear in the shoulder labrum, or "labral tear," is a shoulder injury that can cause significant pain. It also may make it hard to move your arm. Learn how a physical therapist can help you manage shoulder labral tears without surgery.

Dec 5, 2013 / Podcast

Three people featured in the Discovery Channel documentary, Pain Matters, plus a physical therapist and other health care experts discuss the battle against chronic pain.

Mar 7, 2025 / Guide

Dislocating the shoulder is a common traumatic injury for athletes, nonathletes, children, and adults. People who dislocate their shoulder usually need a health care professional to guide the joint back into place.

Oct 15, 2020 / Podcast

Learn from three physical therapists who are pain experts how to keep chronic pain from preventing you from enjoying the health benefits of being active.