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SHRUG IT OFF! RECOVER QUICKLY FROM A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY WITH THE HELP OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Your rotator cuff is comprised of the muscles and tendons surrounding your shoulder joint. Sometimes, the rotator cuff can become torn or injured, due to repetitive overhead motions performed in sports (such as tennis) or jobs (such as carpentry.) Athletes are also at risk of developing a rotator cuff injury if they participate in rigorous activities, such as weightlifting, swimming, or tennis. The active movements associated with sports and laborious work are undoubtedly important factors to keep inmind; however, passivemovements can also be contributing factors to an injury. Continuous poor posture and improper positioning of the shoulders can make your scapula, or shoulder blade, much more vulnerable to pain and rotator cuff injuries. Those who experience rotator cuff injuries or “torn shoulders” generally report a dull ache deep in their shoulder, armweakness, difficulty reaching behind their back, and disturbed sleep due to pain. At Eastside Sports Rehab, our natural and non-invasive methods can help relieve your shoulder pain and heal your rotator cuff injury.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Greg Gould, DPT Greg is a true native to the PNW by being born and raised in Portland, OR. He then moved to southern California to attended
Azusa Pacific University, receiving a B.S. in Applied Health Sciences in 2016. After his undergraduate studies, Greg went on to
complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, TX in 2018. He has completed clinical affiliations in a range of physical therapy settings including pediatrics, neurological, and orthopedic rehabilitation. His lifelong passion for sports, performance, and health led him to pursue physical therapy as his career. His clinical philosophy centers on providing his patients with a thorough understanding of their condition and empowering them with the long term tools to optimize their function in a pain-free state. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and being in the outdoors, along with playing basketball and being active every chance he gets.
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