Treating and Preventing ROTATOR CUFF TEARS
One sure way to prevent a rotator cuff tear from occurring is to see a physical therapist. A physical therapist can help you steer clear of any potentially harmful positions, such as sleeping on your side with your arm stretched overhead, laying on your shoulder, or any repeated overhead arm positions that may lead to shoulder pain. If ignored, a rotator cuff tear can lead to worsening symptoms. Having your shoulder examined at the first sign of pain is the best course of action in getting treated and preventing further damage. Be sure to
When the four muscles and four tendons that hold the humerus to the shoulder blade are damaged, this is called a rotator cuff tear. Left untreated, a rotator cuff tear can lead to severe pain and decreased movement in the arm. Physical therapy can not only treat the tear, but can help lead you in the right direction for recovery. After being examined and diagnosed, your physical therapist will begin a treatment plan. The plan they create will be specialized to suit your individual needs. There are two different routes a physical therapist can take when creating your treatment plan depending if your injury is acute or chronic. An acute injury can happen suddenly, like when you lift a heavy object or land on your shoulder after a fall. When the injury is chronic, or set in over time, your physical therapist can help you manage the symptoms and improve your shoulder movement through exercise. For rotator cuff tears that can’t be fully repaired through physical therapy, a therapist may suggest surgery.
contact the physical therapists at Gilbert Physical Therapy at 717-591-0955 if you’ve been experiencing shoulder pain.
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BRAISED CHICKEN AND SPRING VEGETABLES
This simple and delicious one-pot recipe is perfect for a weeknight. It only requires about 15 minutes of hands-on work, but will taste like you spent all day building flavors. It’s a hearty comfort food that’s sure to delight eaters of all ages.
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
8 small bone-in chicken thighs 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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Salt and pepper
12 radishes, halved
4 large carrots, cut into sticks
DIRECTIONS
and stir in radishes, carrots, and sugar. 4. Return chicken to pan, placing on top of vegetables. Gently
1. Heat olive oil in a large
saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown in pan for 6 to 7 minutes per side. 3. Remove chicken from pan and scrape off excess fat. Add broth
simmer with lid on pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Finish with chives.
Recipe inspired by Real Simple
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