The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles and tendons that keep the bones of your shoulder joint in place. An injury to this group is common, especially in people who work with their arms a lot like ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Strengthen your shoulders and prepare for pull-ups using the scapula pull-up ...

Certain exercises can help build strength and improve range of motion after a rotator cuff injury such as a tear or strain. Many of these movements can also help promote healing and prevent ...

Whether tossing a football, swimming, or painting the ceiling, you demand a lot from your shoulders. However, unlike the big joints of your lower body, soft tissues are the main form of support for ...

Evidence-backed moves to calm pain, build control, and restore strength — without irritating your shoulder. How: Hinge at the hips, let the sore arm hang. Use your hips to gently sway the arm ...

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade. Four muscles attach to the bones of the shoulder joint, and these form the rotator cuff. Performing ...

Your shoulders are probably not the first body part you think about strengthening when running is your go-to sport, but you might want to rethink that. The muscles around the shoulder, including the ...

The subscapularis tendon is a tendon that plays a role in the rotator cuff and shoulder biomechanics. It is one of four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, and helps the shoulder move in internal ...

Having dislocated my shoulder multiple times in my 20s, I am quite familiar with the delicate group of muscles know as the rotator cuff since these are the muscles that help keep the joint intact.

Amy Kwan, DPT, PT, has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. A chin-up helps build upper-body strength by engaging arm and back muscles. Chin-up variations, like band-assisted chin-ups, help ...

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