The shoulder muscles are responsible for maintaining the widest range of motion of any joint in your body. This flexibility is also what makes the shoulder prone to instability and injury. Muscles, ...

Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.

What Is a Rotator Cuff? Your rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that keep the ball (head) of your upper arm bone (humerus) in your shoulder socket. It also helps you raise and rotate your ...

Dryland Tip by Swimming World correspondent G. John Mullen of SwimmingScience.net and CenterofOptimalRestoration.com, Creator of Swimmer's Shoulder System SANTA CLARA, California, September 25. THE ...

2 Department of Anatomy, University of Stellenbosch, Plattekloof, Cape Town, South Africa Correspondence to: Dr D N Bhatia Cape Shoulder Institute, Suite no 4, Medgroup Anlin House, 43 Bloulelie ...

The body’s connective tissue has structurally significant properties, enabling humans to function effectively throughout their everyday lives. Ligaments hold bones together. Tendons attach muscles to ...

You may be able to improve mobility in your shoulders with stretches, such as the cross-arm stretch, and exercises with and without weights. These can include rows and arm swings. Whether you have ...

Staying strong and toned after 55 doesn't mean you have to spend hours lifting heavy weights at the gym. There are plenty of ...

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a ...