As an eventful and often nail-biting summer of cricket comes to a close with England securing a 2-2 draw in the Ashes yesterday, the London Shoulder Specialists explains why the shoulder is so susceptible to being injured in cricket. Like any sport, cricket poses numerous injury risks. One of the most common is overuse and injury to the tendons […]
A new, large-scale study has revealed that shoulder tendon repair surgery is more effective in the long-term than physiotherapy for rotator cuff tears. Although surgery is often used as a last resort, this study clearly highlights its benefits for long-term success. Here, we’ll look at the results of this latest study and the surgical repair […]
Like the majority of shoulder-related injuries and conditions, one of the main symptoms of calcific tendonitis is severe pain. Occurring when calcium builds up around the muscle or tendon, the condition can be excruciating to deal with. Now, new research has potentially highlighted the cause of pain in calcific tendonitis. The researchers are hopeful the […]
A new study has suggested that a hormone which is commonly created during pregnancy, could be the key to treating frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder is a very common condition. It affects over nine million people in the US and one million people in the UK. Causing severe, sudden shoulder pain and a feeling that the […]
The largest medical study into mountain biking has revealed bikers are most susceptible to shoulder and collarbone injuries. Carried out by researchers from the Edinburgh Napier University and funded by the Enduro World Series, the three-year study was carried out to determine rider health and injuries. Here, we’ll look at how the study was carried […]
If you’ve been suffering from a burning, painful sensation in the shoulder, it could be down to a number of conditions. As the shoulder is one of the largest and most mobile joints in the body, it’s prone to injury and may generate the same types of symptoms. Two of the most confusing causes of […]
The shoulder joint is one of the most complex and most used joints of the body. Unfortunately, this means it is prone to a lot of different injuries. In order to understand why the shoulder is so prone to injury and wear and tear, it’s important to understand its structure. Here, you’ll discover more about […]
Did you know HIIT workouts could be increasing your risk of a sports shoulder injury? A new study has revealed that these extreme exercise routines, which have become extremely popular in recent years, have an especially increased risk of both shoulder and knee injuries. The results of the study, published within the Journal of Sports […]
Before undergoing shoulder surgery, many patients are recommended steroid injections in a bid to prevent the need for surgery. While they can prove to be effective at resolving mild injuries, sometimes surgery is required to fix more severe shoulder issues. Here, we’ll look at why timing is everything when undergoing steroid injections and everything you […]
Shoulder surgery is usually considered as a last resort for most conditions, though in some circumstances it is unavoidable. The recovery process after some interventions can be long. However, advancements have been made within the industry to make surgical repairs faster, more accurate and less invasive. Technological advancements have led to much better surgical options. While the sector has already […]
