This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

A rotator cuff tear is a partial or complete severing of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder, usually due to injury. A strain is different, as it involves an overstretch of the tendons. The ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff tears happen when one of the tendons in your shoulder is injured. Warning signs include shoulder pain and trouble lifting your ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways Shoulder blade pain can be caused by muscle strain, rotator cuff tears, or joint conditions like osteoarthritis.Symptoms of shoulder blade pain ...

Your typical shoulder workout may be full of overhead presses and lateral raises. But banded internal and external shoulder rotations are one underrated exercise duo you don't want to leave out of ...