Discover the worst exercises for your rotator cuff, and learn safer alternatives to keep your shoulders strong and healthy.

Way back in the '90s, I remember sitting in a kinesiology class, learning about the rotator cuff for the first time. The whole structure seemed wildly complex, with four different muscles acting ...

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 rotator cuff supports the structural integrity of the shoulder joint through an interconnected group of four muscles. It's a fascinating matrix of functionality that allows the shoulder to operate ...

Dryland Tip by Swimming World correspondent G. John Mullen of SwimmingScience.net and CenterofOptimalRestoration.com, Creator of Swimmer's Shoulder System SANTA CLARA, California, September 25. THE ...

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 ...

This exercise targets the rotator cuff muscles, located underneath the shoulders. These muscles are responsible for keeping your arm from slipping out of its socket and are very susceptible to injury.

If you’re wondering if pullups are bad for your shoulders, you may be relieved to learn that this exercise is not inherently dangerous, unlike some upper-body exercises that put your shoulders in a ...

Shoulder pain is the third most frequent musculoskeletal symptom encountered in medical practice after back and neck pain. A wide range of potential pathological entities can give rise to shoulder ...

A new study shows rotator cuff disease might be a heritable trait. Rotator cuff disease is a common disorder that affects 30 to 50 percent of people over the age of 50. The disease often leads to ...

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