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BONNEY LAKE, Wash., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Davidson Therapy Products, LLC is excited to demonstrate the SLINGPROM® at the Annual APTA Private Practice Section meeting in Las Vegas, NV, October 24 to 27th. The SLINGPROM® is a patented shoulder pulley system that is a new take on the traditional shoulder pulley. It provides a more comfortable way to perform Passive Range of Motion (PROM) shoulder exercises and joint mobilizations that can't be performed with a traditional...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- People who struggle to reach up high, comb their hair and sleep at night because of shoulder pain can benefit from a series of free, informational seminars about new options in treating shoulder conditions and regaining motion. "Why Live With Chronic Shoulder Pain?" will be held in Bolingbrook, Oak Brook and Winfield. Shoulder seminars will be held as follows: Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. at Bolingbrook Country Club, 2001 Rodeo...
Palm Beach Gardens/Atlantis Doctor Lectures on Advancements in Shoulder Surgery. Palm Beach Gardens / Atlantis, Florida (PRWEB) October 09, 2012 Dr. Howard D. Routman, an orthopedic surgeon with Atlantis Orthopaedics of Palm Beach Gardens and Atlantis, FL, recently returned from the 24th Annual European Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting in Croatia, where he gave two lectures to surgeons from around the world based upon his research regarding orthopedic shoulder replacement surgery,...
Rotator cuff tears more common, but recurrence less likely compared to younger patients ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Although shoulder dislocation can occur at about the same rates in both younger and older patients, injuries in older patients are more likely to be overlooked or misdiagnosed, resulting in years of persistent pain and disability. A new study published in the October 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons...
Biceps tenodesis hastens recovery, cuts rehabilitation time for labrum tears CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Athletics have always been a part of Jade Dismore's life. The 27-year-old native of South Africa grew up playing tennis and swimming; as an adult she became an avid runner and recreational volleyball player. For several years she felt soreness in her shoulder, but assumed it was nothing serious. As she began training for her first triathlon, the pain became...
AVON, Conn., Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas M. DeBerardino, M.D. is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Sports Medicine. Dr. DeBerardino is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the University of Connecticut Health Center. In his current role, Dr. DeBerardino specializes in Sports Medicine; Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder; Management of Complex Injuries of the Knee and Shoulder; Arthroscopic...
Matthew Stiebel, MD, Performs Rare Pec Tear Procedure in South Florida JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Firefighter Anthony Ramos was performing routine physical training with his squad at a Rockledge, Florida fire station, and took his turn practicing with the hoseline. Struggling with the hose, blasting water at approximately 150 pounds per square inch, he heard a loud ripping sound. "It felt like you lost a wheel on your car and your transmission...
"Subacromion bursitis now is being treated with cell therapy," according to A.J. Farshchian MD, physician at the Center for Regenerative Medicine. (PRWEB) August 20, 2012 "Subacromion bursitis now is being treated with cell therapy," according to A.J. Farshchian MD, physician at the Center for Regenerative Medicine. There are several muscles and tendons involved in the multidimensional movements of shoulders. The supraspinatus muscle is one of the major muscles...
How to Minimize the Chances of Shoulder Injuries ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer is a peak season for many sports, and with that comes sport-related injuries. Among those injuries is shoulder joint dislocation. According to a literature review in the August 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, most incidences of shoulder joint instability are the result of traumatic contact injuries like force or falling on an...
When dealing with musculoskeletal injuries, speedy diagnosis and treatment are important. A physical medicine and rehabilitation expert at Baylor College of Medicine now uses ultrasound technology to treat these issues in a clinical setting. "Musculoskeletal ultrasound is like a stethoscope for the musculoskeletal system," said Dr. John Harrell, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at BCM. "It has no known side effects, and it allows us to image soft tissues in real...
