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How Do I Stabilize an Unstable Shoulder?

Last updated on May 28, 2023 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 170 Comments

young woman with shoulder problems

A significant percentage of the population has “unstable” shoulders, or shoulders that have the ability to move into ranges that place one at risk for orthopedic injury. Also known by the medical community as “multi-directional instability,” loose shoulders are fairly easy to identify. If you suspect that you have an unstable shoulder, ask yourself the […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

Shoulder Surgery: When Can I Get Rid of My Shoulder Sling?

Last updated on December 22, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

Rotator cuff repairs, shoulder labral repairs, acromioplasty, humeral fractures, and other shoulder surgeries inevitably require the usage of a shoulder sling as a means of protecting the surgeon’s work and allowing early healing of the involved tissue. I have yet to meet a surgeon who does not prescribe the usage of a shoulder sling immediately […]

Filed Under: Featured, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Shoulder

My Shoulder Blades Are Not Even!

Last updated on October 14, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 32 Comments

Take a look at anyone’s resting shoulder blade position from behind the next time you are at the pool or at the beach. If you look closely, you may notice that many people’s shoulder blades, or scapulae, do not sit evenly. Two common observations to see are one shoulder blade sitting higher than the other […]

Filed Under: Ergonomics, Exercise & Fitness, Featured Tagged With: Shoulder, Upper Back

What Does a Shoulder Labral Tear Feel Like?

Last updated on September 15, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

From personal experience I can attest that labral tears can hurt quite a bit. What we will be discussing today in this blog post are a few ways to differentiate between shoulder labral tear pain and pain associated with other shoulder problems. For the sake of brevity, we have already described the basic anatomy of […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

When Can I Start Working Out After Shoulder Surgery?

Last updated on September 2, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

At PhysioDC, we hear this question all of the time. It is a vague question, because it depends entirely on what type of procedure/repair you had on your shoulder. IN GENERAL, here is a basic protocol for many types of rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, bankart repairs, and acromioplasty. It goes without saying that you […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

Sleeping Comfort after Shoulder Surgery

Last updated on August 26, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

Rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, acromioplasties, and shoulder replacement surgeries are performed on countless patients every day in the United States. Although rehabilitative protocols differ depending on the surgery, there is one common complaint shoulder patients have regardless of the type of surgery. Most patients are not equipped to deal with the pain associated with […]

Filed Under: Featured, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Shoulder

Why Won’t My Shoulder Rotate?

Last updated on June 4, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 31 Comments

Deficits in the shoulder’s ability to rotate both internally and externally occur in patients with shoulder pain all of the time. Today we will be talking about internal rotation deficits. This is clinically referred to as “GIRD” (Glenohumeral Internal Rotational Deficit). The following photos illustrate how GIRD presents. Note that with the patient’s attempt to […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

Is Sleeping On My Side Bad For My Shoulder?

Last updated on September 24, 2020 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 168 Comments

Especially for those of us who already have to deal with shoulder pain, the answer is a resounding “yes.” As a quick experiment, lie on your side. Think about the positioning of your shoulder as you lie on top of it. Most people will unconsciously position the body so that the bottom shoulder is forced […]

Filed Under: Featured, Injury Prevention Tagged With: Shoulder

Shoulder Pain With Yoga? Adjust your “Downward Dog”!

Last updated on September 8, 2020 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 4 Comments

young woman doing downward dog yoga on beach

The bones and tendons of the arms are not anatomically equipped to bear the brunt of our weight. If they were, we would still be walking around on all fours. The yoga “downward facing dog” position places us “on all fours,” placing abnormal stress on the tendons of the rotator cuff as the shoulder joints […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured Tagged With: Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder: What should I do?

Last updated on April 5, 2020 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 9 Comments

A forty-year old woman ”Jane” came in to the clinic last week with a look of exasperation on her face, clutching her left arm. A month ago she had reached behind her to get something out of the back seat of her car and felt a sudden, jarring pain in her shoulder that she described […]

Filed Under: Featured, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Shoulder

How Do I Deal With A Shoulder Dislocation?

Last updated on March 17, 2020 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 5 Comments

xray image of dislocated shoulder

Shoulder dislocations typically occur from sudden jarring motions while the shoulder is in a compromised position. An auto accident, fall off a bicycle, or collision while playing sports are common examples of situations that can cause dislocations. For those of us who are naturally hyper-flexible, it may take much less force to cause a dislocation. […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured Tagged With: Shoulder

Internal Rotation of the Shoulder: The Under-Prescribed Exercise!

Last updated on January 8, 2020 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 188 Comments

In clinical physical therapy practice, I have noticed that rotator cuff exercises tend to have more of a bias towards external rotation rather than internal rotation. Why is this? Here is an example of external rotation (see video below). This can be done either on one’s side as in the first video or standing with […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Shoulder

Shoulder Exercises 3

PhysioDC insists that all patients receive approval from a prescribing physician prior to starting a structured exercise program involving any of the exercises included on this site.        

Shoulder Exercises 2

PhysioDC insists that all patients receive approval from a prescribing physician prior to starting a structured exercise program involving any of the exercises included on this site.          

Shoulder Exercises

PhysioDC insists that all patients receive approval from a prescribing physician prior to starting a structured exercise program involving any of the exercises included on this site.          

Should I Use Ice or Should I Use Heat?

Last updated on August 8, 2023 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 3 Comments

man applying ice pack to pain in knee

Here is a basic list that tries to answer the epic question: Ice or Heat? 1. Ice is generally advised for acute injuries, particularly during the first two weeks following tissue damage. Ankle sprains, sports injuries, back spasm, or most sudden orthopedic injuries that cause swelling and inflammation are a few examples. 2. Heat is […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Injury Prevention, Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy

Why Should I Stretch My Back on a Foam Roll?

Last updated on June 2, 2023 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 8 Comments

lady using foam roller on floor under her back

Too many of us sit at a desk all day. The effects of focusing on a monitor and reaching for a keyboard over time can be devastating. Fortunately, there is a simple stretching exercise that can help to counteract our imposed postural duress. There are two major benefits of lying on a foam roller. The […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured Tagged With: Upper Back

Are Laptops Worth the Convenience?

Last updated on April 4, 2023 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

office worker with laptop and poor desk posture

A patient of mine works for a large consulting firm here in Washington DC, where long hours and significant time spent traveling are the norm. Upon visiting this patient’s office for an ergonomic consultation, one thing struck me as odd: nearly all of the employees at this firm were using laptop computers rather than desktop […]

Filed Under: Ergonomics, Featured, Injury Prevention

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