A seafarer is entitled to compensation even if he finished his contract as long as he already had medical conditions while onboard during his employment. The issue of repatriation due to contract ...

The humerus is the bone responsible for the "moving side" of the shoulder joint. The glenohumeral joint is formed by the humeral head articulating with the glenoid cavity of the scapula. While this ...

Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering from tendinosis in the region around his left kneecap, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement. The FPF said that Real Madrid forward Ronaldo had ...

Background: The mechanism that causes pain in chronic Achilles tendinosis is not known. However, high resolution colour Doppler ultrasound has shown that neovascularisation may be involved. Objective: ...

Objective To compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of eccentric loading exercises (ELE) with prolotherapy injections used singly and in combination for painful Achilles tendinosis. Design A ...

Rotator cuff tendinitis may also be referred to as shoulder bursitis, shoulder impingement or biceps tendinitis. Symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis include pain and swelling in the shoulder area, ...

Rotator cuff injury (RCI) represents a leading cause of shoulder pain and functional impairment, imposing a considerable burden on patients’ quality of life and healthcare systems worldwide. The ...

The trapezius muscle helps with posture and moving your shoulders and arms. Injuries or strains to the trapezius muscle can cause pain and limit movement. Pain or spasms in the trapezius can often be ...

Ane-Kristine Finbråten, specialty registrar in infectious diseases and senior researcher. She is a Harkness fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice 2021–22 at the Department of Population Health ...

The Alfredson Protocol involves heel drop exercises that help strengthen the Achilles tendon. You should feel mild to moderate pain during the exercises, which indicates the tendon is strengthening.

Other common causes of shoulder pain, including degenerative or mechanical disorders such as isolated SASD bursitis or rotator cuff tendinopathy, typically present with localized abnormalities ...