THE INJURIES WE TREAT
How does the shoulder work?
The shoulder is one of the most complicated joints in the human body and has the greatest range of motion in comparison to other joints.
The rounded top of the upper arm bone, the humerus, fits into a shallow socket located in the upper part of the scapula, just above the shoulder blade. This ball-and-socket arrangement allows the arm to move in most directions, including an arc of almost 360°.
Most shoulder problems in the shoulder involve the muscles, ligaments, and tendons rather than bones. The shoulder is at risk of injury in many sports and is common in overhead sports such as swimming, tennis, golf, volleyball and weight lifting.
Common shoulder problems
Sports shoulder injuries
Acromioclavicular or AC joint
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder pain
Frozen shoulder
