Rotator Cuff / Slap

…distally with grip strengthening, elbow flexion/extension PRE’s with light hand held weights For proximal muscle strengthening think 3 P’s (in sequence) Primary joint stabilizers – begin at core by conditioning the cuff muscles with light hand held weights and low resistance theraband to recover glenohumeral stabilizers Peri-scapular muscles – work on scapular retraction, protraction and elevation Power movers – then lastly work on major limb posi…

Distal Bicep

…ving is not recommended until such time as the patient can safely get both hands on the steering wheel and operate the vehicle safely. Daily showers and hygiene is encouraged with the precautions already stated. Phase I Zero to two (0-2) weeks Most important concern is pain control, protection and personal hygiene Patients are instructed in proper showering, dressing and ADL Patients shoulder sleep with splint and sling and not take any chances. I…

Elbow Injury

…blood supply to the inflamed area. Therapeutic exercise consists of light hand held weights and more repetitions. Usually one would do a set of 10 repetitions of a given exercise, wait 10 seconds and then do a second and third set of 10 reps. After the exercise, apply ice to the sore area and massage. Many times this can be done at home but more severe cases or patients unable to do this on their own may require a course of physical therapy. A br…

Safe Return to Sports & Activity

…he American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (www.aossm.org). On the hand, you can see here this social media sensation named Hasbulla Magomedov aka “mini Khabib” which has become one of the biggest memes in the MMA community arts after hilarious videos of him went viral on TikTok. Have a look at this social media star and tell you everything you need to know about this man and why he became so famous. The Initial treatment of Injury The tre…

Beaumont seeks participants for a research study of a cartilage tissue implant for knee injuries

…are implementing a new healthcare software within their system for easier handle on everything involving the study and their clinic. For more information on medical software and coding visit https://www.foreseemed.com/hcc-risk-adjustment-coding. (Original article here) A total of 245 patients will participate in the research of the surgical implant procedure in up to 40 sites across the United States. Approximately 20 patients at Beaumont will pa…