Shoulder pain and injury in overhead athletes is very common and has a high recurrence rate. In this podcast with Jo Gibson we discuss sporting shoulder injuries and rehabilitation, including:

The role of the Rotator Cuff
Train strength or efficiency in the Rotator Cuff?
Rotator Cuff muscle balance
When is (and when isn’t) surgery necessary for Rotator Cuff or SLAP tears
Assessment of shoulder stiffness
Bursal involvement
Imaging of the shoulder
How you can help improve Rotator Cuff activation
What role does manual therapy have in shoulder treatment?
The importance of the postero-superior cuff
What stretches can you perform for the postero-superior Rotator Cuff
Treating pain in loaded and overhead activities
Exercises you can use in shoulder treatment with your athletes
Incorporating the kinetic chain in shoulder rehabilitation
Managing shoulder load
Central sensitisation
Treating throwing athletes
The role of the thoracic spine in shoulder pain
Communication tips with your shoulder pain patients

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