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The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that help support and stabilise the shoulder joint. These muscles work together to keep the ball of the shoulder joint centred in the socket while the arm moves. The four rotator cuff muscles are: Although these names sound complicated, their role is simple and very important …
Following on from our previous blog, the shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body. This allows us to move our arm in many different directions, but it also means the shoulder is less stable than other joints. Because of this, shoulder dislocations are relatively common, particularly in contact sports. A shoulder …
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body. It allows us to lift, rotate, reach, throw, and move our arm in many different directions throughout daily life and sport. The shoulder works like a “ball-and-socket” joint. The ball is the top of the upper arm bone (the humerus), and the socket …
