Performance Therapy — Treating Shoulder Pain

Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Dec 31, 2017

Rotator cuff tendinitis results from the irritation and inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles in the area underlying the acromion. The condition is sometimes known as pitcher’s shoulder though it is a common injury in all sports requiring overhead arm movements, including tennis, volleyball, swimming and weightlifting.

Taping for the Trapezius

Posted by Stuart Hinds on May 31, 2017

Stuart Hinds demonstrates the taping technique for trigger points in the trapezius. Research supports the use of taping as a treatment aid in managing shoulder impingement problems. Subacromial impingement syndrome is the most common shoulder complaint in orthopaedic clinics (44–65%) and the most frequent cause of shoulder pain in over-arm athletes.

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Tags: Shoulder Impingement, Taping, Trapezius, Treating Shoulder Pain, Trigger Point Therapy

Treating Shoulder Pain Using Heat and Ice

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Oct 14, 2016

Shoulder Pain can often be effectively managed with a combination of heat and ice. Shoulder injuries can be extremely painful, and the shoulder is one of the easiest parts of the body to re-injure. Shoulder damage can often benefit from heat and/or ice therapy.