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    The Natural Rotator Cuff Healing Guide: Heal Your Cuff, Rid the Pain All On Your Own With Natural Exercises
    The Natural Rotator Cuff Healing Guide: Heal Your Cuff, Rid the Pain All On Your Own With Natural Exercises
    The Natural Rotator Cuff Healing Guide: Heal Your Cuff, Rid the Pain All On Your Own With Natural Exercises
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    The Natural Rotator Cuff Healing Guide: Heal Your Cuff, Rid the Pain All On Your Own With Natural Exercises

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    Just had torn rotator cuff surgery? Don't want to suffer rotator cuff pain again? Cure your rotator cuff injury all on your own with effective rotator cuff exercises. Learn what medical professionals don't want you to know.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGreen Initiatives
    Release dateAug 12, 2012
    ISBN9781476333298
    The Natural Rotator Cuff Healing Guide: Heal Your Cuff, Rid the Pain All On Your Own With Natural Exercises
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      The Natural Rotator Cuff Healing Guide - Green Initiatives

      ROTATOR CUFFS

      By Green Initiative

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright © 2012 Green Initiative

      All Rights Reserved

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of the authors.

      Table of Contents

      INTRODUCTION

      Chapter 1 – The Shoulder Structure

      A. Anatomy of the Shoulder

      B. Anatomy of the Rotator Cuff

      1. Muscles of the Rotator Cuff

      a. Supraspinatus

      b. Infraspinatus

      c. Teres Minor

      d. Subscapularis

      2. Functions of the Rotator Cuff Muscles

      Chapter 2 – Rotator Cuff Injuries

      A. Categories

      1. Tears of the muscles/tendons

      2. Inflammation of the structures of the joint

      B. Common Types of Rotator Cuff Injuries

      1. Rotator cuff tendonitis

      2. Rotator cuff impingement syndrome

      3. Rotator cuff tears

      C. Causes and Risk Factors

      1. Causes

      2. Risks

      D. Symptoms

      E. Rotator Cuff Tear Assessment

      Chapter 3 – Tests and Diagnosis

      A. The Patient's Medical History

      Rotator Cuff Tears: Are They Hereditary?

      B. Physical Examination

      C. Special Tests

      1. X-rays

      2. Impingement Injection Test

      3. Drop Arm Test

      D. Advanced Imaging Studies

      Chapter 4 – Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injuries

      A. When to Seek Medical Attention

      B. Physical Therapy

      1. Importance of Exercises

      2. Types of Exercises That Help With Rotator Cuff Disorders

      C. Non-Surgical Treatment

      1. Limits and Benefits

      2. Non-Surgical Treatment Options

      D. Surgery

      1. Candidates for Surgical Treatment

      2. Risks

      3. Preparing for Surgery

      E. Types of Surgery

      1. Impingement surgery

      2. Rotator cuff repair

      3. Arthroscopic surgery

      F. Complications

      G. Returning Home to Recover and Lead a Normal Life

      1. Pain Relief

      2. Continuing an Exercise Program

      H. Medication

      Chapter 5 – Rehabilitation

      A. Goals

      1. Non-surgical

      2. Surgical

      B. Importance

      Chapter 6 - Finding and Selecting Your Doctor

      A. Preparing for Your Doctor's Appointment

      B. Questions to Ask Your Doctor

      Chapter 7 - Natural Treatment and Home Care

      A. R.I.C.E. Treatment Method

      B. Other Home Treatment Options

      C. Alternative Therapies

      Chapter 8 - Long Term Prognosis - The Future of Rotator Cuff Repair

      A. Complications to Watch Out For

      1. Stiffness of the Shoulder

      2. Re-Tearing of the Rotator Cuff

      3. Failed Rotator Cuff Repairs

      B. Thinking about your Injury

      Chapter 9 - Preventing Rotator Cuff Injuries

      A. Reducing Risk of Injuries

      B. Strengthening Exercises

      C. Flexibility Exercises

      D. Kinds of Exercises to Avoid

      Chapter 10 - Summary and Conclusion- What Is In The Future For Rotator Cuff Treatment?

      INTRODUCTION

      Rotator cuff injuries can occur to both athletic and non-athletic individuals. Some of the most significant symptoms sufferers complain about include pain, weakness and a limited range of motion in their shoulders. It is important to consult a healthcare professional early on to determine the causes. The most effective treatment method and steps to prevent further injuries to the muscles and joints involved will depend on the diagnosis.

      Results from studies reveal that rotator cuff disease is more common among men over 40 years old and the average age when it starts to manifest itself is estimated to be 55 years old. The disease becomes more prevalent with advancing age. For younger people, the disease occurs mostly because of muscle imbalance, slight instability and overuse while for older patients it is due to chronic degeneration. About 15% of patients complaining of shoulder pain aged 70 and above were found to have rotator cuff injuries. Investigators have found two significant facts – about 40% of those who reported having rotator cuff disease have never done heavy physical work and that many workers who performed heavy physical work never developed rotator cuff diseases.

      There is no evidence that says rotator cuff diseases is associated with any particular race but with regards to sex, the results vary and appear to be inconsistent. One study showed that more than half of those who sought medical consultation for rotator cuff diseases were men but in another study, the number was equally divided between the two sexes. 

      We can better understand how rotator cuff diseases happen by knowing the mechanical and normal anatomical structure of the shoulder itself and the rotator cuff which forms part of the shoulder structure. We will be discussing the muscles and joints of the rotator cuffs and their functions. This will prepare us to see in a better light how injuries occur and identify the type of rotator cuff injuries. We will also know when to seek medical help and the treatment methods available.

      Rotator cuff injuries are preventable so we will also deal with ways to avoid such injuries. Finally, we will try to answer what’s in store for those who have survived and continue to deal with their pain and limited range of motion.

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      Chapter 1 – The Shoulder Structure

      The shoulder is made up of complex interacting structures. It has many moving parts and so just like any machinery, it is subject to occasional breakdowns due to the wear and tear of constant rubbing. Its design however, has provided for maximum range of movements and mobility. The shoulder joint helps you lift objects, throw a baseball, and swing your golf club.

      A. Anatomy of the Shoulder

      There are several important structures that make up our shoulder. The most important ones are the bones and joints, ligaments and tendons where the rotator cuff belongs, nerves, blood vessels and bursae.

      The bones that make up the shoulder are the scapula (shoulder blade), the humerus (upper arm bone), and the clavicle (collarbone).

      It is the rotator cuff, through the tendons that attach the muscles to the bones that connects your humerus to the scapula. The rotator cuff muscles move the bones by pulling

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